PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Numerous independent scientific studies support the efficacy of Retinol in treatments to correct the signs of ageing.
retinyl palmitate
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
tocopherol
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
retinyl palmitate
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Add this active to your moisturizing base to boost your anti-ageing routine.
coco-caprylate
7.4% -
11.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
tocopherol
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Anti-oxidation
tocopherol
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
62/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
retinyl palmitate
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation
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
coco-caprylate
7.4% -
11.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinyl palmitate
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation
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
tocopherol
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
Potential irritants
retinyl palmitate
2.8% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation
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
coco-caprylate
7.4% -
11.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
coco-caprylate
7.4% -
11.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
4.6% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
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Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Phytic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin