Retin-C Vitamin Scar Treatment Oil O9

Name: Facetheory - Retin-C Vitamin Scar Treatment Oil O9
Brand: Facetheory

Efficacy 68/100·Medium irritancy · In 1 routines

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 3 of 4 advertised claims delivered

Judging from the ingredient list, "facetheory. Com - Retin-C Vitamin Scar Treatment Oil O9" works well for improving skin hydrationIngredient calloutsthis moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 2.20% - 3…

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "facetheory. Com - Retin-C Vitamin Scar Treatment Oil O9" works well for improving skin hydration

Ingredient callouts

this moisturizer includes a form of retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 2.20% - 3.30%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails from 17.99£ up to 19.49£ in the United Kingdom.

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

4 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, squalane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~4.5–6.8%

ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~7.4–11.2%

SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OILRole: Key activeSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~25–38%

SQUALANERole: Key activeAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~3.3–4.9%

Anti-aging

RETINYL PALMITATE at ~1.1–1.6%

Good evidence

This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

RETINYL PALMITATERole: HeroThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~1.1–1.6%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilRole: Key activeSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~25–38%

Oryza sativa bran oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~7.4–11.2%

Borago officinalis seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~4.5–6.8%

SqualaneRole: Key activeAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~3.3–4.9%

Evens skin tone

RETINYL PALMITATE at ~1.1–1.6%

Good evidence

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.

Oryza sativa bran oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~7.4–11.2%

Borago officinalis seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~4.5–6.8%

SqualaneRole: Key activeAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~3.3–4.9%

Anti-blemish

RETINYL PALMITATE at ~1.1–1.6%

Partial evidence

This product contains ingredients (retinyl palmitate) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Oryza sativa bran oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~7.4–11.2%

Borago officinalis seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration~4.5–6.8%

SqualaneRole: Key activeAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~3.3–4.9%

Irritancy

2 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 2 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~1.1–1.6%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Low~25–38%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

Low risk

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels