Name: SCINIC - Cicanoid Retinal Cream
Brand: SCINIC

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Works for

Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Exfoliation
Anti-oxidation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Cicanoid Retinal Cream

Source: From product name

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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.

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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, madecassoside, niacinamide

glycine soja oil 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

synthetic beeswax 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, retinal, retinol. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

In addition, this product contains bakuchiol. It can help in reducing blemishes, even though it is less effective.

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

bakuchiol 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

retinol 0.15% - 0.3%

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

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal, retinol, adenosine, bakuchiol, niacinamide.

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

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.

bakuchiol 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

retinol 0.15% - 0.3%

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

retinal 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal, retinol.

In addition, this product contains bakuchiol, niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.

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: madecassoside, pinus pinaster bark 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.

retinol 0.15% - 0.3%

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

bakuchiol 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Exfoliation

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.

retinol 0.15% - 0.3%

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 0.2% - 0.35%

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (bakuchiol, madecassoside, retinol) 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 - pinus pinaster bark extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

bakuchiol 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation

retinol 0.15% - 0.3%

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

madecassoside 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

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niacinamide 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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retinal 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

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

melia azadirachta leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii butter 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 5.7% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

ethylhexyl palmitate 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Niacinamide, Pentylene glycol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Phenyl trimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Retinal, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Glycine soja oil, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Synthetic beeswax, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Silica, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Sorbitan stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Palmitic acid, Polyisobutene, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Cholesterol, Bakuchiol, Brassica campestris sterols, Adenosine, Ceteth-3, Ceteth-5, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium phytate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sorbitan oleate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Allantoin, Madecassoside, Ceramide np, Retinol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Lauryl alcohol, Disodium edta, Peg-5 rapeseed sterol

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Key ingredients	niacinamide madecassoside +21 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +10 more Other: hexapeptide-2 dimethicone +5 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +10 more Other: hexapeptide-2 dimethicone +5 more	Common: retinal niacinamide +12 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +13 more	Common: niacinamide bakuchiol +7 more Other: cyclopentasiloxane dimethicone +6 more	Common: retinal niacinamide +7 more Other: hexapeptide-9 copper tripeptide-1 +15 more	Common: madecassoside retinol +9 more Other: madecassic acid camellia sinensis extract +21 more	Common: niacinamide bakuchiol +10 more Other: sh-octapeptide-4 sh-decapeptide-7 +12 more	Common: retinal retinol +5 more Other: salicylic acid tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +5 more	Common: niacinamide retinal +9 more Other: madecassic acid ferulic acid +14 more	Common: niacinamide retinol +6 more Other: retinyl palmitate linoleic acid +17 more	Common: niacinamide retinal +10 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 carnosine +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +21 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +23 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +23 more	retinal Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +24 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	retinal Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? retinal Has skin benefit? +30 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +15 more	retinal Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +61 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +61 more	soluble collagen Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +67 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +60 more	centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +84 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +63 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +83 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +61 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more

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