Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Retinyl palmitate + 1 moreWorks well
“Reduces wrinkles, improves elasticity and stimulates the formation of new cells, refines the complexion and helps against pigmentation spots and impurities.”
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: retinyl palmitate.
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.
Evens skin toneRetinol, Retinyl palmitateWorks well
“Reduces wrinkles, improves elasticity and stimulates the formation of new cells, refines the complexion and helps against pigmentation spots and impurities.”
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: retinyl palmitate.
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-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Rosa canina fruit oil + 1 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).
ExfoliationSide benefit · Retinol, Retinyl palmitateWorks 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Coco-caprylate/caprate + 12 moreWorks well
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, butylene glycol.
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: copernicia cerifera wax, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Retinol, Retinyl palmitateWorks 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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Retinol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePentylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolRetinyl palmitate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Retinyl palmitateRetinol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 RetinolPanthenol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolRosa canina fruit oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHumulus lupulus extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.35–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolCopernicia cerifera cera~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.75%
- 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 triglycerideLauroyl lysine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateLauryl glucoside~0.2–0.7%
Ethyl ferulate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateHydroxypropyl guar~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Hydroxypropyl guarXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gum1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium gluconate~0.05–0.25%
Propanediol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.01–0.1%
Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Retinyl palmitate, Retinol, Panthenol, Rosa canina fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Humulus lupulus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Tocopherol, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lauroyl lysine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl glucoside, Ethyl ferulate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Hydroxypropyl guar, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium gluconate, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Citric acid
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| M. AsamRetinol Intense 1% Retinol AmpoulesYOUR PRODUCT | IOPEExpert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum for Wrinkles | celimaxThe Vita A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum | Augustinus BaderThe Retinol Serum GWP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 90% | 90% |
| Price | — | $54.74 | $13.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Dipeptide-2 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"M. Asam - Retinol Intense 1% Retinol Ampoules" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 1.40% - 2.10%. 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 1.20% - 1.80% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.10%). 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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- 4Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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