ESPA Tri-Active Regenerating Bio-Retinol Sleeping Serum
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed + 14 moreWorks
“Delivering all the smoothing, plumping benefits thanks to three (yes, three!) forms of retinol joining forces, the Tri-Active Regenerating Bio Retinol Sleeping Serum works hard to rejuvenate and recover skin while you snooze.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Skin appears rejuvenated and even-toned -- with a glass-like finish to the complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“This potent formula softens visible fine lines and wrinkles, creating a smooth and luminous visage.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedRosa canina fruit oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePolyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateButylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlyceryl caprylate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateHydrogenated lecithin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinP-anisic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidLevulinic acid~0.45–0.7%
Gossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilLimonene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneElaeis guineensis oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilAcacia senegal gum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumVigna aconitifolia seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBidens pilosa extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium levulinate~0.25–0.5%
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidPhytic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSucrose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePlankton extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractAmyris balsamifera bark oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSantalum album oil~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Cryptomeria japonica bud extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nephelium lappaceum branch/fruit/leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Codium tomentosum extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Rosa canina fruit oil, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Hydrogenated lecithin, P-anisic acid, Levulinic acid, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Limonene, Elaeis guineensis oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Acacia senegal gum, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Xanthan gum, Bidens pilosa extract, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Sodium levulinate, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Linalool, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Phytic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Sucrose, Plankton extract, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Santalum album oil, Geraniol, Cryptomeria japonica bud extract, Nephelium lappaceum branch/fruit/leaf extract, Codium tomentosum extract, Lecithin, Citric acid
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| ESPATri-Active Regenerating Bio-Retinol Sleeping SerumYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeSkin Renewing Retinol Serum | CetaphilDeep Hydration 48 Hour Activation Serum | VT CosmeticsPDRN Reedle Shot 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | $178.00 | $20.44−$157.56 | $26.82−$151.18 | $17.96−$160.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Anhydroxylitol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
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- 5Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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