Gold Bond AGE RENEW RETINOL OVERNIGHT BODY & FACE LOTION
Works for
MoisturizingHydroxyethyl urea, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract + 2 moreWorks
“Made with 7 intensive moisturizers and 3 vitamins, this face and body lotion provides 24-hour hydration while infusing skin with moisture-rich nutrients overnight.”
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, hydroxyethyl urea.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter extract, dimethicone.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“OVERNIGHT RENEWAL FOR AGING SKIN: Designed for normal to dry skin, this anti-aging overnight body and face lotion works while you sleep, to reveal smoother, younger-looking skin by morning.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Featuring a Retinol and Peptide Complex that exfoliates to support the skin's renewal process.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
IrritancyNo flagged irritants in our databaseLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
3 of 3 community members would buy it again.
The first time I tried this, it caused redness and red dots on my arms and legs. However, I think that’s because I dove in head first and used it twice a day every day. I’ve since learned that’s not the way it should be used and plan to try it again starting the right way and building up to it. Also, retinol isn’t supposed to be used during the day.
I think this will work well for people who use it properly and build up to it. It’s got amazing ingredients.
As soon as I finish my current body retinol, I will try this again. Also very affordable.
The only body retinol lotion I have found all the supposed others seems weird and iffy off of Amazon, while retinol is a pure ingredient here, also a lot of other really good ingredients that dont usually make it past our faces. I have used this for almost two years, and I think it has helped to improve my stretch marks on my hips.
Best body retinol I’ve found especially since it’s so affordable and has so many other helpful ingredients as well!
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hydroxyethyl urea~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic humectant made from urea. It pulls water into the upper layer of the skin about as well as glycerin, but without glycerin's stickiness. Unlike urea, it has not been shown to exfoliate. Lab and animal tests suggest a low risk of irritation at the levels used in products.
More about Hydroxyethyl ureaButyrospermum parkii butter extract~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butter extractDimethicone~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~1.4–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinStearyl alcohol~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Hydroxyethyl urea, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Stearyl alcohol
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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.
| Gold BondAGE RENEW RETINOL OVERNIGHT BODY & FACE LOTIONYOUR PRODUCT | ACOSensitive Balance Face Fluid Ansiktskräm | CosmicaSensitive Balance Face Fluid | Gloves In A BottleShielding Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $16.97 | — | — | $6.70−$10.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Anhydroxylitol | Isopropyl Myristate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Gold Bond Ultimate Overnight LotionCeraVe Intensive Moisturizing Cream
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Gold Bond - AGE RENEW RETINOL OVERNIGHT BODY & FACE LOTION" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Gold Bond - AGE RENEW RETINOL OVERNIGHT BODY & FACE LOTION ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea, sodium lactate, sodium pca and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide ng, jojoba esters, phytosterols, phytosteryl macadamiate and theobroma cacao seed butter in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (1.60% - 2.00%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- This moisturizer contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.30% - 0.55%. 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. Because of the irritation risk of Retinoids, we recommend to have another, retinoid-free moisturizer in your routine to use on the alternate days or when your skin feels dry.
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.20% - 0.35%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.25% - 0.50%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 for 188.90A$ in Australia and for 23.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycerin and hydroxyethyl urea: Comparing two skin moisturizers (Cosmetics & Toiletries 2004)cosmeticsandtoiletries.com
- 3Hydrovance technical data sheet (Nouryon, 2021)media.knowde.com
- 4NICNAS Full Public Report STD/1365: Hydroxyethyl Urea (2010)industrialchemicals.gov.au
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