Name: Dr.Hsieh - Lab. Smart Classic 1.5% Retinol Renewing Essence
Brand: Dr.Hsieh

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation
Anti-oxidation

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

As retinol is known for its acne-fighting capabilities, the formula can prevent dead skin cells from clogging up pores to prevent flare-ups.

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This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

retinol 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Featuring 1.5% retinol, this essence combats signs of aging by enhancing skin elasticity and softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

retinol 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

Moisturizing

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Featuring 1.5% retinol, this essence combats signs of aging by enhancing skin elasticity and softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": hydroxyethyl urea, propylene glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

hydroxyethyl urea 3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

propylene glycol 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

In addition, this product contains hydroxyethyl urea. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

retinol 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea, retinol.

retinol 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

hydroxyethyl urea 3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

retinol 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

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retinol 0.95% - 1.45%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Mattifying, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.8% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Evens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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propylene glycol 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

retinol 0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Mattifying, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating

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propylene glycol 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

water 14% - 21%

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Plain old water

ethoxydiglycol 5.2% - 7.7%

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Helps to improve the product consistency

Ingredient list view

Propylene glycol, Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Polyglycerin-10, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Quaternium-73, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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WIMJ similarity score		66%	78%	76%	69%	67%	66%	66%	66%	65%	64%	32%
Key ingredients	retinol dipotassium glycyrrhizate +1 more	Common: retinol Other: ascorbyl glucoside rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract +7 more	Common: retinol Other: ascorbic acid beta-glucan +3 more	Common: retinol Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +6 more	Common: retinol Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid tranexamic acid	Common: retinol Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +14 more	Common: retinol Other: ascorbyl glucoside rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract +7 more	Common: retinol Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: retinol Other: bakuchiol glycolic acid +3 more	Common: retinol dipotassium glycyrrhizate Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: retinol Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate phytosphingosine +16 more	Common: dipotassium glycyrrhizate hydroxyethyl urea Other: adenosine ceramide np +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	retinol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +2 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	retinol Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +4 more	retinol Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +6 more	retinol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	retinol Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +23 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +24 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +64 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more

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Dr.Hsieh Lab. Smart Classic 1.5% Retinol Renewing Essence

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-blemish

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Exfoliation

Anti-oxidation

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