PRODUCT REVIEW
Glossier Universal Pro-Retinol
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
. . )Stevia Leaf Extract supports the pro-retinol in helping to smooth the look of skin, specifically working on the fine lines.
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Moisturizing
sodium hyaluronate
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
4.1% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Anti-oxidation
camellia oleifera leaf extract
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
ophiopogon japonicus root extract
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
improves the appearance of fine lines, blemishes, pores, dark spots, and uneven tone and texture, all while nourishing skin.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
improves the appearance of fine lines, blemishes, pores, dark spots, and uneven tone and texture, all while nourishing skin.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
cetyl ethylhexanoate
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
coconut alkanes
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
coconut alkanes
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
camellia oleifera leaf extract
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
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Potential irritants
cetyl ethylhexanoate
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
coconut alkanes
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.4% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
coconut alkanes
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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glycerin
4.1% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
propanediol
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, C13-15 alkane, Cetyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl olivate, Coconut alkanes, Sorbitan olivate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Betaine, Retinyl sunflowerseedate, Stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycol stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Maltodextrin, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Carbomer, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Effects of steroidal saponins extract from Ophiopogon japonicus root ameliorates doxorubicin-induced chronic heart failure by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammatory response
- Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principle
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging