Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Adenosine + 2 moreWorks well
“Strengthens the skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, adenosine.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-2.
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.
MoisturizingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2, Glycerin + 13 moreWorks well
“Laneige Perfect 3X Skin Refiner nourishes, hydrates, and softens skin.”
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:
betaine, 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: glycine soja oil, ethylhexyl palmitate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Adenosine + 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).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Retinol, TaurineWorks well
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Retinol, AllantoinWorks 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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Retinol, Taurine + 1 moreWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, RetinolMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.2–7.7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinBetaine~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.95–1.45%
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateEthylhexyl palmitate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePpg-13-decyltetradeceth-24~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24Propanediol~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolHydrogenated lecithin~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTromethamine~0.2–0.75%
Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%
Adenosine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineAllantoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Ectoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~0.35–0.8%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTaurine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDextrin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTheobroma cacao extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Bioflavonoids~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.05–0.3%
- 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~0.05–0.15%
- 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 RetinolTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolBht~0.01–0.05%
Acetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl tetrapeptide-2Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Propanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Pentylene glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Ectoin, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Sodium hyaluronate, Taurine, Caprylyl glycol, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Bioflavonoids, Glycine soja oil, Retinol, Tocopherol, Bht, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2
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| LANEIGEPerfect Renew Youth Skin RefinerYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeRetinol Green Tea PDRN Toner for Smoothing & Firming | Some By MiRetinol Bakuchiol Bubble Toner | DAYCELLDr.VITA Vitamin Multi Essence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 71% | 69% |
| Price | — | $26.65 | $15.57 | $35.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"LANEIGE - Perfect Renew Youth Skin Refiner" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.05% - 0.30%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
- Humectants (betaine 1.60% - 2.30% and glycerin 3.80% - 5.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 53.95A$ in Australia and at around 38.90$ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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