Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Vitamin A Cream contains Vitamin A, which may have anti-ageing properties and improve the texture and elasticity of aged skin to therefore help improve wrinkles.”
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.
Moisturizing5 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“HealthAid has formulated this cream using high quality Vitamin A, which is readily absorbed, non-greasy and helps to nourish, moisturise and restore your skin's natural texture.”
Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (cetearyl alcohol, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Cananga odorata flower oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilStearic acid~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateRetinyl palmitate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three 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
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopherol~1.3–1.9%
- 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 TocopherolCananga odorata flower oil~1.1–1.6%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Sodium hydroxide~0.35–0.85%
Limonene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.5%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Farnesol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Retinyl palmitate, Unknown, Tocopherol, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Geraniol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
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