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r-Retinoate Youth Activating Cream Intense Medik8

Medik8 - r-Retinoate Youth Activating Cream Intense
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

77 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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Starting at £174.99
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In stock 2/6/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin for more youthful-looking and plump skin."
From: Face the future

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
retinal
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
heptapeptide-15 palmitate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
retinyl retinoate
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Read More Encapsulated retinyl retinoate is exclusive to Medik8 and their powerful r-Retinoate formulas to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even skin tone and smooth skin’s texture for a more youthful-looking complexion."
From: Face the future

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
retinal
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
retinyl retinoate
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"r-Retinoate Youth Activating Cream Intense"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
isododecane
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
squalane
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ceramide np
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
phytosterols
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
canola oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 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
3 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 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
5 isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
6 squalane An 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.
7 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
8 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
9 polylactic acid
10 sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Used to create a thicker product consistency
11 cyclodextrin A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
12 ppg-12/smdi copolymer Used to create a nice product finish
13 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
14 phytosterols Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
15 cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin
16 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
17 ceramide eop A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
18 ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
19 ceramide ap A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
20 cholesteryl nonanoate
21 linoleic acid An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
22 palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
23 canola oil A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
24 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
25 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.
26 daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
27 rubus chamaemorus (cloudberry) seed oil
28 pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
29 retinyl retinoate
30 retinal One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal 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
31 polyhydroxystearic acid Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
32 citrus limon (lemon) peel oil A highly irritating fragrance
33 vanilla planifolia (vanilla) fruit extract A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
34 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
35 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
36 polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Helps oil and water mix together
37 citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) leaf/twig oil
38 sorbitan olivate Helps oil and water mix together
39 citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) 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
40 citrus nobilis (mandarin) peel oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
41 isostearic acid Used to create a nice product texture
42 phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
43 zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
44 lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
45 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
46 c12-16 alcohols
47 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
48 cananga odorata flower (ylang ylang) oil An essential oil. Can be irritating
49 sodium lauroyl lactylate Helps water and oil mix together
50 litsea cubeba (verbena) fruit oil An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
51 ethyl ascorbic acid 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
52 pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil
53 lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
54 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
55 lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
56 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
57 lactic acid/glycolic acid copolymer
58 hydrogenated lecithin Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
59 sodium polyaspartate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
60 acacia decurrens (black wattle) flower extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking
61 boswellia carterii (frankincense) oil
62 cedrus atlantica (atlas cedar) bark oil
63 glyceryl caprylate An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
64 salvia sclarea (clary sage) leaf oil
65 vetiveria zizanoides (vetiver) root oil
66 phenethyl alcohol A fragrance. Can be irritating
67 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
68 copper heptapeptide-14 pantothenate
69 heptapeptide-15 palmitate A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
70 phenylpropanol Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
71 polyvinyl alcohol
72 titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
73 alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
74 bht A preservative
75 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
76 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
77 citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
78 ci 14700 (red 4 A colorant
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Scientific Sources

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  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Cyclodextrins: new drug delivery systems in dermatology
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
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  • Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
  • Canola Oil
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