Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Carnosine + 2 moreWorks well
“Highly concentrated doses of encapsulated Retinol and Sylibin, which is a natural alternative to Retinoic Acid, work to minimise the signs of ageing drastically and visibly.”
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: carnosine.
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.
Evens skin toneRetinolWorks well
“Skin is left looking and feeling replenished, with the appearance of discolouration minimised to reveal beaming radiance.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 13 moreWorks
“Fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles appear dramatically reduced, while the powerful yet gentle serum offers the illusion of skin that is plumper and firmer, with a youthful glow.”
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:
carnosine, 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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Carnosine, Silybin + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, 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 - silybin also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, RetinolMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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~4.3–5.2%
- 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 triglycerideButyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateC12-15 alkyl benzoate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateDicaprylyl ether~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherHexyldecanol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolHexyldecyl laurate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hexyldecyl laurateOleyl erucate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Oleyl erucateSorbitan laurate~0.7–1.05%
Propanediol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLecithin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSodium anisate~0.45–0.7%
Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Aristotelia chilensis fruit extractCarnosine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Silybin~0.3–0.55%
Spinacia oleracea leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidRetinol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about RetinolTephrosia purpurea seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. The manufacturer claims that it can help "break down cortisol production in skin production in skin cells", but actual benefits to the skin are not clear
More about Tephrosia purpurea seed extractSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate citrate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl ether, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl laurate, Oleyl erucate, Sorbitan laurate, Propanediol, Lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium anisate, Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract, Carnosine, Disodium edta, Silybin, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Retinol, Tephrosia purpurea seed extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate
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| Skin RegimenVitamin C BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | Comfort ZoneSkin Regimen 1.5 Retinol Booster | IOPERetinol Expert 0.1% | DiorCapture Totale Retishot Retinol Night Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 98% | 88% | 88% |
| Price | — | — | $80.00 | $120.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Skin Regimen - Vitamin C Booster" could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.01% - 0.10%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (carnosine 1.50% - 2.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 57.50$ up to 575.00$ in the United States and from 31.20£ up to 85.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
- 6Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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