3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
This product contains antioxidants (retinol, vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
“3% retinol, botanicals and humectants to promote a more healthy, radiant and youthful appearance.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: vitis vinifera seed extract.
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.
“HydraLift Complex”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
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.
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: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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.
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.
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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 GlycerinForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPure 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 TocopherolUsed to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractTwo 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
More about RetinolCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractPlant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractA plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateCan 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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractWater, Glycerin, Isononyl isononanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Pentylene glycol, Saccharomyces ferment, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitan stearate, Heptyl undecylenate, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Chlorogenic acids, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceteareth-25, Steareth-2, Dimethicone peg-7 cocoate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Mica, Xanthan gum, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Triethanolamine, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Primula veris extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Disodium edta, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| RevaleskinHydraLift ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | BootsRetinol Night Moisturiser | Elizabeth GrantAdvanced Retinol Night Cream | No7Pure Retinol Night Repair Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | $66.00 | $10.18−$55.82 | $80.00+$14.00 | $30.00−$36.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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