
“Vitamins A, C, E and B help to soothe, hydrate and strengthen the look of the skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
“Retinol provides gentle but effective exfoliation Seed oil and botanical extracts provide anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties Vitamins A, C, E and B help to soothe, hydrate and strengthen the look of the skin”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, niacinamide.
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.
“Retinol provides gentle but effective 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.
This product contains antioxidants (retinol, ubiquinone) 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 reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
In addition, this product contains niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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.
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, retinol. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
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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 triglycerideTwo 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 RetinolAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients
More about TricaprylinIs used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAn 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 SqualaneIs 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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneA 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
More about DimethiconeAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilA 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 oil unsaponifiablesA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractPure 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 TocopherolA 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 oilCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolHas astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about Betula alba bark extractA plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect. Used as a fragrance
More about Scrophularia nodosa extractHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn 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
More about BisabololA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphatePure 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 TocopherolA fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilCoenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Retinol, Tricaprylin, Polymethyl methacrylate, Propylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Squalane, Niacinamide, Cetearyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Dipropylene glycol, Betula alba bark extract, Scrophularia nodosa extract, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Bisabolol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Ubiquinone, Disodium edta, Bht
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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.
| Miracle10Retinol Treatment 30YOUR PRODUCT | IOPEExpert Retinol RX™ 2% Reti-Jection Serum | Honest BeautyClearing Night Serum With Honestly Pure Retinol | REMEDY SCIENCEREMEDY for healthy aging | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 89% | 87% |
| Price | — | $57.00 | — | $35.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 10 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | Salicylic Acid | Retinal |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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