REMEDY SCIENCE REMEDY Face & Neck Firming Retinal Serum Stick
Works for
Anti-agingRetinal, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 4 moreWorks well
“firming peptides that visibly firms and tightens”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, 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.
Evens skin toneRetinal, Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.
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.
MoisturizingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 9 moreWorks well
“A dermatologist-developed serum stick with encapsulated retinaldehyde and firming peptides that visibly firms and tightens the face, neck, and chest while supporting the skin barrier.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ubiquinone, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · RetinalWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: RetinalMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilDimethicone~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeEuphorbia cerifera wax~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSynthetic fluorphlogopite~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteOctyldodecanol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolSilica~1.9–2.8%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateMicrocrystalline wax~1.1–1.7%
Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinal~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal 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. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
More about RetinalPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Lactic acid~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSpilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astragalus membranaceus root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C18-36 acid triglyceride~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C18-36 acid glycol ester~0.3–0.75%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilHydroxyapatite~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan laurate~0.1–0.35%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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 TocopherolUbiquinone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dimethicone, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Octyldodecanol, Silica, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Microcrystalline wax, Polyglyceryl-3 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Retinal, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Lactic acid, Spilanthes acmella flower/leaf/stem extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, C18-36 acid triglyceride, C18-36 acid glycol ester, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Hydroxyapatite, Sorbitan laurate, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone
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| REMEDY SCIENCEREMEDY Face & Neck Firming Retinal Serum StickYOUR PRODUCT | ISDINRetinal Smooth | Dieux SkinFirm Revival HydroRetinal Firming Serum | Paula's choicePRO Retinaldehyde Dual-Retinoid Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 60% | 57% |
| Price | $28.00 | $81.84+$53.84 | — | $68.00+$40.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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