MD Complete by Dr. Brian Zelickson Vericeutics Core Facial Treatment

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
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KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
Retinoid, derivative of vitamin A
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
Oatmeal extract
panthenol
acetyl glucosamine
butyrospermum parkii butter
caprylic/capric triglyceride
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
cetyl alcohol
chondrus crispus extract
dimethicone
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
glycerin
glycine soja oil
Sunflower seed oil
Black seed oil
sodium hyaluronate
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
Vitamin E
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
Brown algae extract
algae extract
allantoin
arginine
bisabolol
borago officinalis seed oil
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IRRITANCY

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Wrinkle & Radiance Remedy PLUS delivers dramatic improvements in the look of fine lines, skin tone, radiance, clarity, smoothness, and firmness."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, acetyl glucosamine.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
acetyl glucosamine	HIGH
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Wrinkle & Radiance Remedy PLUS delivers dramatic improvements in the look of fine lines, skin tone, radiance, clarity, smoothness, and firmness."

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

In addition, this product contains acetyl glucosamine. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.

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: stearyl glycyrrhetinate.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
acetyl glucosamine	HIGH
retinol	HIGH
stearyl glycyrrhetinate	MEDIUM

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Wrinkle & Radiance Remedy PLUS."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: algae extract, allantoin.

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: arginine, butyrospermum parkii butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl glucosamine, panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil	HIGH
arginine	HIGH
borago officinalis seed oil	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

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: sodium ascorbyl phosphate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
allantoin	LOW

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
acetyl glucosamine	MEDIUM
allantoin	LOW

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

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).

The following ingredients - sodium ascorbyl phosphate, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil	MEDIUM

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
pentylene glycol
caprylic/capric triglyceride
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.6% - 5.7%
butyrospermum parkii butter A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals	4.1% - 5%
acetyl glucosamine An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin	3% - 3.7%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	2.4% - 2.9%
hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid Might help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking	1.8% - 2.3%
avena sativa kernel extract An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties	1.6% - 1.9%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	1.4% - 1.8%
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions	1.1% - 1.4%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	0.75% - 1.1%
caprylic/capric triglyceride 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	0.65% - 0.95%
carthamus tinctorius seed oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation	0.5% - 0.75%
algae extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet	0.5% - 0.75%
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness	0.35% - 0.65%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.3% - 0.6%
butylene glycol 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	0.3% - 0.6%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.4% - 0.6%
avena sativa kernel flour Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.45% - 0.65%
stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being 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.	0.25% - 0.45%
glycine soja oil A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function	0.25% - 0.45%
helianthus annuus seed oil 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	0.25% - 0.45%
citrus grandis peel	0.15% - 0.3%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.45%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.2% - 0.4%
artemisia vulgaris extract A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating	0.2% - 0.35%
citrus paradisi fruit extract	0.2% - 0.35%
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
peg-75 stearate Helps water and oil mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.4%
retinol 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	0.2% - 0.35%
citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract Used as a fragrance	0.15% - 0.3%
bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
butylene glycol 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	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	0.2% - 0.4%
tocopherol 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	0.2% - 0.4%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.2% - 0.4%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.2% - 0.35%
stearyl glycyrrhetinate A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation	0.2% - 0.35%
zinc citrate	0.2% - 0.4%
ceteth-20 Helps water and oil mix together	0.3% - 0.6%
steareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.55%
calendula officinalis flower extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
citrus clementina fruit extract	0.2% - 0.35%
citrus limon peel extract A very irritating fragrant ingredient	0.15% - 0.3%
citrus tangerina peel extract	0.2% - 0.35%
citrus grandis peel	0.15% - 0.3%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.15% - 0.3%
arginine An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin	0.15% - 0.3%
gardenia taitensis flower extract Used as a fragrance	0.15% - 0.3%
alaria esculenta extract Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.	0.15% - 0.3%
borago officinalis seed oil A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration	0.15% - 0.3%
punica granatum fruit extract A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties	0.15% - 0.25%
chondrus crispus extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency	0.1% - 0.2%
rubus occidentalis fruit extract	0.1% - 0.2%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function	0.15% - 0.3%
tocopheryl acetate 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.	0.1% - 0.15%
nigella sativa seed oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid	0.1% - 0.2%
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