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Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Value Duo
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
What Else You Need to Know Retinol Youth Renewal Serum is a preventative and corrective retinol serum that fights the look of lines and deep wrinkles while visibly boosting radiance.
retinol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
retinyl propionate
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Highlighted Ingredients , Retinol Tri-Active Technology Minimizes the appearance of lines and deep wrinkles, visibly evens skin tone, and boosts radiance.
retinol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
retinyl propionate
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
punica granatum extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
, Cotton Wool Grass Extract Delivers up to 24 hours of hydration to minimize dryness.
dimethicone
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
urea
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
betaine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
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Anti-blemish
retinol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
retinyl propionate
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
taurine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
Exfoliation
retinol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
urea
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
imperata cylindrica root extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
punica granatum extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
retinol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation
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
retinyl propionate
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
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, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
retinol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation
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
retinol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
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Potential irritants
retinol
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Mattifying,
Exfoliation
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
retinyl propionate
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
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, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl palmitate
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
ethylhexyl palmitate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Show more
All ingredients
dimethicone
5.5% -
6.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, C9-12 alkane, Isopropyl palmitate, C14-22 alcohols, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Retinol, Retinyl propionate, Ceramide np, Sodium hyaluronate, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Swertia chirata extract, Squalane, Punica granatum extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycine soja extract, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Dimethyl isosorbide, Silica, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Butylene glycol, Lecithin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Cetyl palmitate, Laureth-23, Polysorbate 20, Trideceth-6 phosphate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene glycol, Glucose, Bht, Bha, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 14700, Ci 19140, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Parfum, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Dimethyl isosorbide, Meadowfoam delta-lactone, Retinyl propionate, Retinol, Swertia chirata extract, Urea, Yeast amino acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Glycine soja extract, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Isopropyl palmitate, Lecithin, Pvp, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Punica granatum seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Peg-8, Carbomer, Sodium bisulfite, Silica, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Ci 14700, Ci 19140
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