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“Retinol + PHA Refining Night Cream works overnight to help refine skin texture and tone while reducing the appearance of blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles for a visibly resurfaced, smoother, clearer, and more even-looking complexion in just 4 weeks*.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, gluconolactone.
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.
“Formulated with Entrapped Retinol powered by slow-release technology for optimized delivery into deeper layers of the skin to encourage skin cell turnover, and Polyhydroxy Acid (Gluconolactone) to provide gentle yet effective exfoliation on the surface of the skin, plus eight nourishing ingredients to keep skin hydrated, this overnight cream has the unique ability to help renew and enhance the appearance of your complexion.”
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: gluconolactone, retinol.
“Visibly improve skin tone evenness by 10%.*”
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 gluconolactone. 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.
“Retinol + PHA Refining Night Cream works overnight to help refine skin texture and tone while reducing the appearance of blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles for a visibly resurfaced, smoother, clearer, and more even-looking complexion in just 4 weeks*.”
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: gluconolactone
“Formulated with Entrapped Retinol powered by slow-release technology for optimized delivery into deeper layers of the skin to encourage skin cell turnover, and Polyhydroxy Acid (Gluconolactone) to provide gentle yet effective exfoliation on the surface of the skin, plus eight nourishing ingredients to keep skin hydrated, this overnight cream has the unique ability to help renew and enhance the appearance of your complexion.”
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
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 - gluconolactone also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
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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 triglycerideA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA 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 oilA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersA 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 DimethiconeHelps 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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinA 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butter extractTwo 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 RetinolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersPure 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 gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerAn 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 SqualaneHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerUsed to stabilize product formulations
More about Allyl methacrylates crosspolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidWater, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Cetyl esters, Sodium hydroxide, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated lecithin, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Retinol, Sodium hyaluronate, Cetearyl glucoside, Jojoba esters, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Carbomer, Allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Citric acid
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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.
| ObagiRETINOL + PHAYOUR PRODUCT | BiopelleEmepelle Night Cream | NaturiumRetinol Complex Cream | Elizabeth GrantWonder Effect Advanced Retinol Day Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | $135.00 | — | $15.99−$119.01 | $52.00−$83.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 8 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Bakuchiol | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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