Soft Services Software Update Retinol Body Serum for Fine Lines and Crepiness
Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Niacinamide + 1 moreWorks well
“Software Update Retinol Body Serum for Fine Lines and Crepiness”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, niacinamide.
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.
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks well
“Visibly evens and brightens skin tone while addressing congestion. Hydrates and softens skin.”
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, polyglycerin-3.
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: vitis vinifera seed oil, diheptyl succinate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Evens skin toneRetinol, NiacinamideWorks well
“Skincare Concerns Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture Encourages collagen production and skin cell turnover.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
In addition, this product contains niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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.
ExfoliationRetinolWorks 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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Retinol, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (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).
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, RetinolWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, retinol. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: RetinolMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Water~40–60%
Niacinamide~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideNeopentyl glycol diheptanoate~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Neopentyl glycol diheptanoateGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinVitis vinifera seed oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCapryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.8–1.25%
Polyglycerin-3~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Polyglyceryl-3 lactate/laurate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diheptyl succinate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRetinol~0.5–1.15%
- 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 RetinolSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamatePolyglyceryl-2 oleate~0.35–0.85%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.7%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 stearate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateSclerotium gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPolysorbate 20~0.1–0.35%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Niacinamide, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 lactate/laurate, Diheptyl succinate, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Polyglyceryl-2 oleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Sclerotium gum, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Citric acid
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Soft ServicesSoftware Update Retinol Body Serum for Fine Lines and CrepinessYOUR PRODUCT | GoodalBlack Carrot Vita-A Retinol Ampoule Firming Pore Tightening 30ml | SkinMedicaLYTERA 2.0 Pigment Correcting Serum and Retinol Complex 1.0 | January LabsTriple Active Reclaiming Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 79% | 79% |
| Price | — | $27.74 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 | Pullulan |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Honest Beauty Honestly Pure Retinol SerumPerricone MD High Potency Triple Retinol Renewal Eye Serum
Product summary
"Soft Services - Software Update Retinol Body Serum for Fine Lines and Crepiness" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (5.90% - 8.80%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- This product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.50% - 1.15%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Humectants (polyglycerin-3 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.