
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
“7% retinol night cream helps to accelerate skin’s natural cell turnover and visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines, while minimizing breakouts and improving overall tone and texture, for a smooth, hydrated and radiant complexion.”
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.
“Protects against environmental stressors and diminishes the look of dark spots.”
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: glycine soja seed extract.
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.
“ProSmooth Retinol Night Cream”
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, sodium lactate.
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, squalane.
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.
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).
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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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 oilA 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 triglycerideEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateOne 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 GlycerinAn 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 SqualaneUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateTwo 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 RetinolCan help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneineAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilPure 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 TocopherolAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Glycine soja oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Mica, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Retinol, Ergothioneine, Glycine soja seed extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Oryza sativa bran oil, Tocopherol, Jojoba esters, Potassium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium lactate, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium pca, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| M-61ProSmooth Retinol Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BiopelleEmepelle Night Cream | Paula's choiceResist Intensive Repair Cream | Beauty PieSuper Retinol Night Renewal Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 76% | 75% |
| Price | $90.00 | $195.00+$105.00 | $26.40−$63.60 | $24.46−$65.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Ferulic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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