Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-agingRetinol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Malin+Goetz advanced multi-vitamin retinol correcting serum is formulated to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, neutralize free radicals and protect skin against environmental pollution.”
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Retinol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreStrong evidence
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: glycyrrhiza glabra root 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Superoxide dismutase, Retinol + 5 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (retinol, superoxide dismutase) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · RetinolStrong evidence
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-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Retinol, InulinStrong evidence
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Althaea officinalis root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 16 moreGood evidence
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:
fructose, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, copernicia cerifera wax.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinol, Humulus lupulus extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus mume extract~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%
- 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 triglyceridePolyglyceryl-6 stearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearatePolyglyceryl-6 laurate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 lauratePolyglyceryl-10 oleate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleateBrassica campestris seed oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilCaprylyl glycol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.95%
Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolInulin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinCopernicia cerifera wax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxSclerotium gum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumSorbitan palmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateRetinol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 RetinolSodium phytate~0.25–0.5%
Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.5%
Polyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.25–0.45%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidUnspecified form of vitamin c~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 crosspolymerGlycosphingolipids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateSuperoxide dismutase~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants
More about Superoxide dismutaseGlycolipids~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honokiol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnolol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tropolone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oilAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractOryza sativa bran extract~0.15–0.3%
Fructose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlucose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSucrose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Ethyl ferulate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Humulus lupulus extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus mume extract, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Inulin, Copernicia cerifera wax, Sclerotium gum, Sorbitan palmitate, Retinol, Sodium phytate, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Propanediol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycosphingolipids, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Superoxide dismutase, Glycolipids, Honokiol, Magnolol, Tropolone, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Althaea officinalis root extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Ethyl ferulate, Humulus lupulus extract
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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.
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| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $70.00 | $20.00−$50.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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