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Paula's choice CBD Oil + Retinol
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Tackle both the causes and effects of ageing on the skin with the Paula's Choice CBD + Retinol Oil, a skincare formula featuring a powerful blend of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and 0.5% retinol to help achieve a younger-looking, healthy complexion.With CBD to calm the skin, the Paula's Choice CBD + Retinol Oil works to counter multiple triggers of ageing.
retinol
0.05%
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
limnanthes alba seed oil
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Blended with 0.5% retinol, it helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture.The 98% natural formula also includes fatty acids and soothing centella asiatica, ingredients that work to boost hydration, reduce stress and enhance the skin's elasticity.
retinol
0.05%
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Blended with 0.5% retinol, it helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture.The 98% natural formula also includes fatty acids and soothing centella asiatica, ingredients that work to boost hydration, reduce stress and enhance the skin's elasticity.
glycine soja oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
helianthus annuus seed oil
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A 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
limnanthes alba seed oil
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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Anti-blemish
retinol
0.05%
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
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Exfoliation
retinol
0.05%
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
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.05%
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
borago officinalis seed oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| 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: 1
Potential irritants
retinol
0.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
cannabis sativa seed oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
retinol
0.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
Show more
Potential irritants
retinol
0.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Mattifying,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
cannabis sativa seed oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
All ingredients
cannabis sativa seed oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
limnanthes alba seed oil
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
squalane
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
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Ingredient list view
Cannabis sativa seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycine soja oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Raphanus sativus seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Retinol, Centella asiatica extract, Lupinus albus seed oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Water
Sources
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