
“This nighttime serum combines 1.25% Retinol with Bakuchiol, a proprietary CoRetinol Technology to soften the look of wrinkles and fine lines, skin elasticity, texture and tone.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, bakuchiol.
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.
“CoRetinol Technology: A powerful blend of 1.25% Retinol, Bakuchiol, and a Soy Complex that minimizes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, improving the appearance of skin elasticity, texture, and tone”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
In addition, this product contains bakuchiol. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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.
“Collagen and Prickly Pear Extract infuse the skin with plumping hydration while minimizing the look of redness and dryness.”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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, dimethicone.
This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol, 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).
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.
In addition, this product contains bakuchiol. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.
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.


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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 GlycerinActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHelps create a nice, clear product finish on the skin
More about Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymerA 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 butterA 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 DimethiconeAn 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 SqualaneHelps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateTwo 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 RetinolA 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 triglycerideA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractA moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenA plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
More about BakuchiolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneUsed to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerA silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Brassica alcohol, Glycerin, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Bis-stearyl dimethicone, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymer, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Squalane, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Opuntia ficus-indica extract, Glycine soja extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Bakuchiol, Sodium hyaluronate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Caprylhydroxamic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Polysilicone-11, Disodium edta, Parfum
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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.
| Lancer SkincareAdvanced Retinol TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantWonder Effect Advanced Retinol Gentle Serum | MedicubeDeep Reviving Bakuchiol Retinol Serum | SKIN&LABretinol repair serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 89% | 88% |
| Price | $97.00 | — | $19.78−$77.22 | $13.99−$83.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 14 | 8 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Sh-Polypeptide-22 |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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