Paula's choice Nighttime Repair

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WORKS FOR

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

retinol
adenosine
ceramide np
palmitoyl tripeptide-1
glycine soja oil
punica granatum extract
sodium polyacrylate
squalane
tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane
tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
butyrospermum parkii butter
A type of green tea extract
glycerin
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MEDIUM

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$26.40

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Nighttime Repair

$35.00

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Size: 0.10625 Pounds

Paula's Choice PC4MEN Nighttime Repair Men's Moisturizer with Retinol, Shea Butter & Antioxidants, Fragrance Free Lotion, 1.7 Ounce

Price as of 8/3/2022 2:52 GMT. More info

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A$42.00

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Nighttime Repair

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Retinol and a team of proven antioxidants help smooth the look of fine lines, wrinkles, rough texture, and uneven skin tone from the first use, so you wake up looking and feeling younger."

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WIMJ summary for anti-aging

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tripeptide-1.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
adenosine	HIGH
retinol	HIGH
palmitoyl tripeptide-1	MEDIUM

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Retinol and a team of proven antioxidants help smooth the look of fine lines, wrinkles, rough texture, and uneven skin tone from the first use, so you wake up looking and feeling younger."

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

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: glycine soja seed extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, punica granatum extract, tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract	LOW
punica granatum extract	LOW

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WIMJ summary for 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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, butylene glycol.

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, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
squalane	HIGH
butyrospermum parkii butter	HIGH
ceramide np	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract, 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 - punica granatum extract, tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
camellia oleifera leaf extract	HIGH
tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane	MEDIUM

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
cocoglycerides
retinol
punica granatum extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin	5.3% - 6.5%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.2% - 5.2%
ethylhexyl stearate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	3.2% - 4%
cocoglycerides Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin	2.4% - 2.9%
butyrospermum parkii butter 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	2.1% - 2.6%
squalane 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.	1.8% - 2.2%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	1.5% - 1.9%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	1.2% - 1.5%
adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)	0.95% - 1.15%
palmitoyl tripeptide-1 A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	0.75% - 1.1%
ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.65% - 0.95%
retinol 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	0.5% - 0.75%
punica granatum extract 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	0.45% - 0.7%
camellia oleifera leaf extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics	0.45% - 0.65%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.4% - 0.65%
tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating	0.4% - 0.65%
tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating	0.35% - 0.65%
tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane An anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.6%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.25% - 0.5%
chamomilla recutita flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
chamomilla recutita extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.25% - 0.4%
glycine soja seed extract An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.	0.25% - 0.45%
glycine soja oil A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.	0.2% - 0.35%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.3%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
glyceryl polymethacrylate Used to create a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.3%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.2%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
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Key ingredients	retinol adenosine +12 more	Common: retinol palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more Other: niacinamide simmondsia chinensis seed oil	Common: retinol ceramide np +3 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester ceramide ap +10 more	Common: retinol ceramide np +4 more Other: linoleic acid palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +16 more	Common: retinol palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 panthenol +8 more	Common: retinol adenosine +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +47 more	Common: retinol adenosine +2 more Other: madecassoside ascorbic acid +9 more	Common: retinol ceramide np +4 more Other: beeswax	Common: retinol palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +3 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 cetearyl alcohol +7 more	Common: retinol palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: dipeptide-2 caprylic/capric triglyceride +8 more	Common: retinol ceramide np +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine +21 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? glycine soja seed extract Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +11 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? steareth-2 Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? steareth-21 Has skin benefit? +13 more	retinol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? allyl methacrylates crosspolymer Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? sodium metabisulfite Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? sodium acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +18 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? rhododendron ferrugineum extract Has skin benefit? achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? malva sylvestris extract Has skin benefit? primula veris extract Has skin benefit? mentha piperita leaf extract Has skin benefit? melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? centaurea cyanus flower water Has skin benefit? alchemilla vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower oil Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? maris sal Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? taurine Has skin benefit? calcium chloride Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? plankton extract Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? sorbitan laurate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxydecyl ubiquinone Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? ficus carica fruit extract Has skin benefit? oenothera biennis oil Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +42 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? bha Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? glyceryl behenate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate Has skin benefit? +13 more	citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? laureth-4 Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? allyl methacrylates crosspolymer Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +11 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? n-hydroxysuccinimide Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? hesperidin methyl chalcone Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? chrysin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? chlorhexidine digluconate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? steareth-20 Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +16 more	anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? stearyl glycyrrhetinate Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more	sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? cellulose gum Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polydecene Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +55 more