Works for
Evens skin toneRetinolWorks well
“Este sérum facial intensivo está especialmente formulado para pieles principiantes en el uso de retinoides; ayuda a reducir arrugas y mejorar la textura y el tono, mientras el Pantenol calma, hidrata y refuerza la barrera cutánea , dejando la piel suave, luminosa y confortable.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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-agingRetinol, CarnosineWorks well
“Este sérum facial intensivo está especialmente formulado para pieles principiantes en el uso de retinoides; ayuda a reducir arrugas y mejorar la textura y el tono, mientras el Pantenol calma, hidrata y refuerza la barrera cutánea , dejando la piel suave, luminosa y confortable.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: carnosine.
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.
ExfoliationRetinolWorks 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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 9 moreWorks well
“Este sérum facial intensivo está especialmente formulado para pieles principiantes en el uso de retinoides; ayuda a reducir arrugas y mejorar la textura y el tono, mientras el Pantenol calma, hidrata y refuerza la barrera cutánea , dejando la piel suave, luminosa y confortable.”
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:
carnosine, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Retinol + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, 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: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 1 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~45–55%
Propanediol~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAlcohol denat.~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Coco-caprylate/caprate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateGlyceryl oleate citrate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl oleate citrateGlycerin~2.1–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSqualane~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An 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.
More about SqualaneCarnosine~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineHydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant. Is also called 6-paradol. It might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. The manufacturer claims that it is able to stimulate synthesis of hyaluronic acid in skin, but there is no evidence of effectiveness of this ingredient so far. The only evidence of efficacy for this ingredient so far come from small lab tests. This ingredient comes together with Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride as part of the complex called SymDecanox HA produced by a cosmetic ingredient supplier Symrise.
More about Hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanoneSodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium gluconate~0.55–0.85%
Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDimethicone~0.55–0.8%
- 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 DimethiconeAcacia senegal gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycine soja oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilRetinol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 RetinolCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.35%
Ci 19140~0.15–0.25%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.25%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Vanillin~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Alcohol denat., Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Carnosine, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, Panthenol, Sodium gluconate, Cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Dimethicone, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Glycine soja oil, Retinol, Citric acid, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Unknown, Ci 19140, Polysorbate 20, Phenethyl alcohol, Vanillin, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
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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.
| laCabinePure Retinol SerumYOUR PRODUCT | IOPERetinol Expert 0.3% | DiorCapture Totale Retishot Retinol Night Treatment | Elizabeth GrantWonder Effect Retinologist Refining Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 93% | 92% |
| Price | $45.92 | $79.00+$33.08 | $120.00+$74.08 | $35.07−$10.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 7 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"LA CABINE - Pure Retinol Serum" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.35% - 0.60%. 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.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.65% - 0.95% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sarcosine 0.30% - 0.55%, panthenol 0.65% - 0.95%, carnosine 1.20% - 1.50% and glycerin 2.10% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Designing topical hyaluronic acid technology—Size does matteronlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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