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

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

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Anti-aging
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone

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Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Retinol0.95% - 1.45%Dipotassium glycyrrhizate0.8% - 1.2%Hydroxyethyl urea3.2% - 4.8%

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Product Summary

"Dr. Hsieh - Lab. Smart Classic 1.5% Retinol Renewing Essence" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.95% - 1.45%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (0.80% - 1.20%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
Humectants (hydroxyethyl urea 3.20% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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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.

Retinol0.95% - 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-blemish

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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.

Retinol0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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).

Retinol0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Retinol0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate0.8% - 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.

Retinol0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Hydroxyethyl urea3.2% - 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

Moisturizing

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 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 urea3.2% - 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 glycol23% - 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 glycyrrhizate0.8% - 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

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

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Anti-aging

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Anti-blemish

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Anti-oxidation

Evens skin tone

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