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Paula's choice 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment
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Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Key Benefits Light, absorbent anti-ageing serum for all skin types Triple-action treatment with retinol, bakuchiol and peptidesRetinol helps to minimise the look of wrinkles Bakuchiol amplifies the effects of retinol for a restored complexionPeptides help to support the skin's natural collagen Works to tighten and smooth the complexion UK200027164
bakuchiol
1.8% -
2.2%
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
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
soothe and hydrate to keep skin soft and healthy Key Benefits.
palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
dimethicone
5.8% -
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
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying,
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
arctium lappa root extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
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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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying,
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
bakuchiol
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
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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Potential irritants
retinol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying,
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
arctium lappa root extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
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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dimethicone
5.8% -
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
pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate
3.8% -
4.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to create a thicker product consistency
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Isononyl isononanoate, Butylene glycol, Bakuchiol, Arachidyl alcohol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Behenyl alcohol, Glycerin, Peg-75 shea butter glycerides, Glyceryl stearate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Retinol, Ceramide ng, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Sodium hyaluronate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Salix alba bark extract, Glycine soja sterols, Lecithin, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Sodium hydroxide, Tribehenin, Caprylyl glycol, Dipeptide-2, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Peg-10 phytosterol, Peg-8, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Arachidyl glucoside, Chrysin, Pentylene glycol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Steareth-20, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cetearyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Hesperidin methyl chalcone, N-hydroxysuccinimide, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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