Ren Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing21 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Powered by Bidens Pilosa, our plant-derived alternative to retinol , this new-formula moisturiser is proven to deliver visibly firmer, more supple and healthier-looking skin after 28 days* while limiting irritation, making it suitable for sensitive skin .”
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-aging5 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“With 92% natural-origin ingredients, we’ve included Red Algae extract for an instant visible-lift effect , smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and Olive Leaf extract to help prevent loss of firmness , while better protecting skin from free radical damage caused by environmental pollution.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholRosa canina fruit oil~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 triglycerideOleyl alcohol~1.9–2.3%
Myristyl myristate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateOryza sativa bran oil~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilElaeis guineensis oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilLauryl laurate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateTriheptanoin~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinCetearyl glucoside~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilDipalmitoyl hydroxyproline~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness
More about Dipalmitoyl hydroxyprolineOryza sativa germ oil~0.45–0.7%
Bidens pilosa extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseHydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.65%
Oryzanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolLinum usitatissimum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPullulan~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanMyristyl laurate~0.25–0.45%
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPalmitic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidKappaphycus alvarezii extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
More about Kappaphycus alvarezii extractTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDecyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideFructan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractRosa damascena extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractLactic acid~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acidPorphyridium cruentum extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oilAscorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCitric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Ziziphus jujuba seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBeta-carotene~0.15–0.3%
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateIngredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Rosa canina fruit oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oleyl alcohol, Myristyl myristate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Lauryl laurate, Triheptanoin, Cetearyl glucoside, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Oryza sativa germ oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oryzanol, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Myristyl laurate, Parfum, Palmitic acid, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium sulfite, Xanthan gum, Decyl glucoside, Fructan, Olea europaea leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract, Lactic acid, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ascorbic acid, Citric acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Ziziphus jujuba seed extract, Glucose, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium hydroxide, Geraniol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Ascorbyl palmitate
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| Ren SkincareBio Retinoid™ Youth CreamYOUR PRODUCT | RENBio Retinoid™ Youth Cream | |
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| Match | — | 52% |
| Price | $59.48 | $59.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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