Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Limnanthes alba seed oilWorks well
“It is a real wrinkle improving cream that leads to smooth skin with less noticeable wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingDipotassium glycyrrhizate, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 6 moreWorks
“Deep G target ingredients (cornflower extract, glycerin (moisturizing ingredient).”
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:
dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycerin.
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: methicone, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Retinol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizateWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Centaurea cyanus flower extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Retinol, Rosa multiflora fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Retinol~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolDipotassium glycyrrhizate~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCentaurea cyanus flower extract~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractRosa multiflora fruit extract~3.5–5.3%
Fagus sylvatica bud extract~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potentilla erecta root extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~1.3–1.9%
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateButylene glycol~0.85–1.25%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAlcohol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilGlycerin~0.4–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinMethicone~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerIsohexadecane~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolysorbate 80~0.3–0.75%
Peg-20~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Behenyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePolyvinyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
Stearyl alcohol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.65%
Bht~0.15–0.55%
Trisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Sodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBeta-carotene~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Retinol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Rosa multiflora fruit extract, Fagus sylvatica bud extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Potentilla erecta root extract, Water, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Alcohol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glycerin, Methicone, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Unknown, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Peg-20, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Behenyl alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyvinyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Bht, Trisodium edta, Sodium sulfite, Panax ginseng root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-carotene
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| IPSATarget Effect Advanced GYOUR PRODUCT | moonrinRetinol Cream for Face - Collagen and Retinol Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid, Day-Night Anti-Aging Retinol Face Moisturizer for Women, Men, Collagen Cream for Face Reduces Wrinkles, Dryness | Radha BeautyMiracle Retinol Moisturizer | Jan MariniLuminate Face Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | — | $19.99 | $16.95 | $110.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Nonapeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"IPSA - Target Effect Advanced G" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 26.00% - 38.00%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate in this product (6.50% - 9.70%) can also further help improve the skin barrier. It might be able to calm down inflammation and reduce sensitivity. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active compound from the licorice root.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.80% - 1.20% and dipotassium glycyrrhizate 6.50% - 9.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 185.35$ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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