Name: Naturium - Retinol Cream 2.5%
Brand: Naturium

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

5% complex of microencapsulated retinols and bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative, deeply hydrates skin while diminishing the look of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.

Source: Naturium

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: retinyl palmitate.

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 1.6% - 1.9%

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

bakuchiol 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

retinyl palmitate 1.1% - 1.4%

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. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

5% complex of microencapsulated retinols and bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative, deeply hydrates skin while diminishing the look of fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.

Source: Naturium

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 bakuchiol. 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: retinyl palmitate.

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.

retinol 1.6% - 1.9%

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

bakuchiol 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

retinyl palmitate 1.1% - 1.4%

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. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Retinol Cream 2.

Source: From product name

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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid

sodium hyaluronate 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

triolein 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

squalane 0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

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.

In addition, this product contains bakuchiol. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: linoleic acid, retinyl palmitate

bakuchiol 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

retinol 1.6% - 1.9%

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

linoleic acid 1.1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

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.

retinol 1.6% - 1.9%

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 palmitate 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol, 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).

retinol 1.6% - 1.9%

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

bakuchiol 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2

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retinol 1.6% - 1.9%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Mattifying, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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 palmitate 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

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. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

cetearyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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retinol 1.6% - 1.9%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Mattifying, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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

bakuchiol 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

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retinol 1.6% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Mattifying, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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 palmitate 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

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. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

cetearyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.6% - 5.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

butyrospermum parkii butter 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cellulose acetate butyrate, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Retinyl palmitate, Linoleic acid, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Tricaprylin, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Triolein, Oleic acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Palmitic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl glycol, Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Hexylene glycol, Stearic acid, T-butyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol

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Key ingredients	retinol retinyl palmitate +11 more	Common: bakuchiol dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +9 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +3 more Other: gluconolactone ceramide np +9 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +2 more Other: dimethiconol oryza sativa bran oil +3 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +1 more Other: panthenol helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +3 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil allantoin +2 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +7 more Other: ferulic acid lactic acid +16 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +6 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +14 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +3 more Other: retinyl retinoate anhydroxylitol +10 more	Common: retinol linoleic acid +6 more Other: ceramide np palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +11 more	Common: retinol bakuchiol +4 more Other: ceramide np glycine soja oil +1 more	Common: bakuchiol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine +1 more
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Potential Irritants	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	retinol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +4 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +32 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +26 more	tanacetum annuum flower oil Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower extract Has skin benefit? +20 more	caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? carthamus tinctorius seed oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? c13-16 isoparaffin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? methyl glucose sesquistearate Has skin benefit? +66 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +70 more	water Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +55 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more

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Naturium Retinol Cream 2.5%

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

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Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Anti-blemish

Exfoliation

Anti-oxidation

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