"Delivering the anti-ageing benefits of Retinol without irritation, the night-time moisturiser expertly hydrates skin whilst visibly improving signs of ageing, including fine lines and wrinkles."

From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
lactic acid	MEDIUM
copper tripeptide-1	MEDIUM

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua	Plain old water
2	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3	myristyl nicotinate
4	butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter	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
5	di-c12-15 alkyl fumarate	Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
6	caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride	Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
7	c12-15 alkyl benzoate	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
8	glyceryl stearate	An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
9	propanediol	Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
10	steareth-2	Helps oil and water mix together
11	myristyl myristate	An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
12	dimethicone	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
13	hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate
14	steareth-21	Helps oil and water mix together
15	caprylic/capric triglyceride	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
16	pentylene glycol	Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
17	retinol	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
18	retinyl palmitate	Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
19	copper tripeptide-1	A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Can help speed up wound healing
20	aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder	Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
21	resveratrol	Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
22	sorbitan oleate	Helps oil and water mix together
23	hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables	Help soften the upper layer of the skin
24	caesalpinia spinosa gum
25	sodium hyaluronate	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
26	hexapeptide-3
27	jojoba esters	An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
28	panthenol	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
29	tocopherol	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
30	sodium ascorbate
31	bisabolol	An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
32	enteromorpha compressa extract
33	salix nigra (willow) bark extract
34	tocopheryl acetate	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.
35	zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract	A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
36	caprylyl glycol	Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
37	acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer	Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
38	silica	Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin
39	stearyl alcohol	An emollient that helps soften the skin
40	lactic acid	An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)
41	isohexadecane	Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
42	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
43	polysorbate 80	Helps water and oil mix together
44	butylene glycol	Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
45	bht	A preservative
46	peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil	Helps oil and water mix together
47	potassium sorbate	A preservative
48	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
49	parfum (fragrance	An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
50	benzyl alcohol	A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
51	benzoic acid	A preservative
52	sorbic acid	A preservative
53	disodium edta	Stabilizes the product formulation
54	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
55	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
56	chlorphenesin	A preservative

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