PRODUCT REVIEW
RoC Skincare Retinol Correxion Wrinkles Correction Serum
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Retinol Correxion Wrinkles Correction Serum
retinol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ascorbic acid
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
zinc gluconate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Show more
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This serum works on the surface to reveal visibly fresher and younger skin.Dermatologically tested.
retinol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
copper gluconate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
zinc gluconate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Show more
Anti-blemish
retinol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
allantoin
0.4% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
copper gluconate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
Show more
Evens skin tone
retinol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ascorbic acid
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
zinc gluconate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Show more
Moisturizing
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
dimethicone
2.7% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
4.4% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ascorbic acid
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Show more
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
retinol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying
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
ascorbic acid
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-23
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
laureth-4
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
| RoC Skincare - Retinol Correxion Wrinkles Correction Serum |  TONYMOLY - Retinol Red Callus Synergy Ampoule Sponsored |  NourishMax - VITAMIN C + B + E + FERULIC & RETINOL SERUM |  iS Clinical - Pro-Heal Serum Advance Plus |  pureclinica - Triple Strength Vitamin C, E & Ferulic Acid Serum |  MATTER OF FACT - WRINKLE + TEXTURE CONCENTRATE with 0.2% Encapsulated Retinol, Vitamin C & Azelaic Acid |  Reform Skincare - HYAL Vitamin C + E Serum |  Dermedicine - 3-in-1 Super Charged Serum |  Pixi - Vitamin-C Serum |  Drunk Elephant - Look At That Acid |  marie veronique - Treatment Retinol Serum |  Laboratoire ACM - Duolys.Hyal Intensive Anti-Ageing Serum | |
| Price | ||||||||||||
| WIMJ similarity score |
63%
|
85%
|
84%
|
84%
|
84%
|
84%
|
83%
|
81%
|
80%
|
78%
|
66%
| |
| Key ingredients |
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other:
|
| Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
|
| Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc gluconate
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
retinol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying
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
Show more
Potential irritants
retinol
0.9% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Mattifying
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
ascorbic acid
0.7% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
laureth-23
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
laureth-4
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
All ingredients
cyclopentasiloxane
6.3% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying,
Moisturizing
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
glycerin
4.4% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, Dimethicone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Nylon-12, Peg-12 dimethicone, Retinol, Ascorbic acid, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrolyzed rice bran protein, Caprylyl glycol, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Bisabolol, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Polyacrylamide, Ascorbyl palmitate, Propanediol, Laureth-7, C13-14 isoparaffin, Potassium sorbate, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylpropanol, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Farnesol, Bha, Bht, Parfum, Ci 19140
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety
- Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)
- A comparative study of the effects of retinol and retinoic acid on histological, molecular, and clinical properties of human skin
- Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokines
- Zinc salts in dermatology
- An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
- Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
- Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols