Retrouvé Intensive Replenishing Moisturizer

Name: Retrouvé - Intensive Replenishing Moisturizer
Brand: Retrouvé

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WORKS FOR

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

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
niacinamide
retinyl palmitate
ceramide 2
palmitoyl oligopeptide
panthenol
butyrospermum parkii butter
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
camellia sinensis leaf extract
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
glycerin
olea europaea fruit oil
proline
punica granatum extract
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
squalane
superoxide dismutase
ubiquinone
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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WIMJ summary

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

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: palmitoyl oligopeptide, retinyl palmitate.

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
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate	HIGH
palmitoyl oligopeptide	MEDIUM
retinyl palmitate	MEDIUM

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

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: punica granatum extract, retinyl palmitate.

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
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate	HIGH
retinyl palmitate	MEDIUM
punica granatum extract	LOW

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"Intensive Replenishing Moisturizer"

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WIMJ summary

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.

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 2, palmitoyl oligopeptide, panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
carthamus tinctorius seed oil	HIGH
squalane	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (superoxide dismutase, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, 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).

The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract, punica granatum extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ubiquinone	HIGH
superoxide dismutase	HIGH
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
tocopheryl acetate
olea europaea fruit oil

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
c10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters	25% - 31%
tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.	7.9% - 9.7%
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.	5% - 6.1%
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.	4.7% - 5.8%
olea europaea fruit oil An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation	3.4% - 4.2%
carthamus tinctorius seed oil An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation	2.8% - 3.4%
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	2.2% - 2.7%
sd alcohol 40-b Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties	1.7% - 2.1%
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	1.9% - 2.3%
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	1.5% - 1.8%
ubiquinone 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	1.3% - 1.6%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate 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	1.3% - 1.5%
tribehenin Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin	1.2% - 1.5%
ceramide 2 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	1.2% - 1.4%
peg-10 rapeseed sterol	1.1% - 1.4%
palmitoyl oligopeptide A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles	1.1% - 1.4%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	1% - 1.3%
laureth-4 Helps water and oil mix together	1% - 1.2%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	0.95% - 1.15%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.8% - 1.2%
vernonia appendiculata leaf extract	0.8% - 1.2%
glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate	1% - 1.2%
polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate	0.8% - 1.15%
retinyl palmitate Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect	0.7% - 1.05%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
simmondsia chinensis seed oil Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.	0.75% - 1.15%
padina pavonica thallus extract Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing	0.65% - 1%
ormenis multicaulis oil	0.65% - 1%
superoxide dismutase An antioxidant enzyme that is naturally present in skin. It can help support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin. It is used in topical medications for inflammatory skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis. There are three types of natural Superoxide Dismutase in human skin. The compound used in topical treatments and cosmetics are mimics of typically one of these natural variants	0.65% - 0.95%
lavandula angustifolia oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties	0.6% - 0.95%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin	0.6% - 0.9%
proline	0.6% - 0.9%
malus domestica fruit cell culture extract	0.55% - 0.8%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.55% - 0.8%
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	0.5% - 0.8%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.45% - 0.7%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.25% - 0.45%
water Plain old water	0.25% - 0.4%
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