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S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil StriVectin

StriVectin - S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

74 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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What does the product description say?
"Absorbing quickly without greasy residue, the Retinol formula delivers skin-smoothing properties to reveal a youthful-looking complexion."
From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ascorbic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
hydroxypinacolone retinoate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
retinol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Targeting fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture and tone, the advanced anti-ageing treatment utilises three separate but synergistic Retinol technologies, including naturally-derived Biomimetic Retinol which mimics skin's natural processes to better receive the benefits of Retinol."
From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
retinol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
hydroxypinacolone retinoate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ascorbic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Astaxanthin and Pro-anthocyanins (two of the most powerful antioxidants) soothe and protect dry skin, while plant-derived Squalane and Chia Seed Oils moisturise and replenish to leave skin feeling soft and supple."
From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to seal in the moisture in the skin. But: it is not effective in attracting water to the skin, so you might want to use an additional product with good humectant ingredients (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid)
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
squalane
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
shea butter ethyl esters
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
salvia hispanica seed oil
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-inflammatory

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
bakuchiol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
stearyl glycyrrhetinate
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
retinol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
bakuchiol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
ascorbic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
isopropyl palmitate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
retinol
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 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
2 shea butter ethyl esters Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
3 isopropyl palmitate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
4 squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
5 myristyl nicotinate
6 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
7 salvia hispanica seed oil Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
8 oryza sativa (rice) bran extract Used to thicken the product consistency
9 schisandra chinensis fruit extract A berry extract that might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
10 helianthus annuus (sunflower) extract
11 rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
12 haematococcus pluvialis extract Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
13 aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) bark extract
14 hydroxypinacolone retinoate A derivative of the most potent form of vitamin A, retinoic acid. The ingredient can be sold under name Granactive Retinoid. Note that if a skincare brand discloses the concentration of Granactive Retinoid in a product, the concentration refers to a diluted form of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate: 1% of Granactive Retinoid corresponds to 0.1% of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is a unique derivative of retinoic acid because it can directly work in the skin and does not require additional conversion steps. According to studies done by the manufacturer on models of human skin (not real people), this derivative is more effective than other cosmetic versions of retinoids (such as retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinyl palmitate), and, at the same time, causes less irritation. It has been also demonstrated to be more stable than retinol which makes formulating with easier and increases the chances that a product with it will maintain its effectiveness after opening. The packaging should still ideally be air-tight. HPR is available over the counter in the EU, UK, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, but is only with a prescription in Canada.
15 ascorbic acid One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
16 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
17 bakuchiol A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. Studies confirm that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. It is less irritating than retinol
18 polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate Helps oil and water mix together
19 stearyl glycyrrhetinate A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
20 dimethyl isosorbide Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
21 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
22 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
23 bht A preservative
24 benzyl benzoate Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
25 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
26 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
27 citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
28 citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating
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Scientific Sources

  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearate
  • 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
  • Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
  • Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
  • Effective Inhibition of Skin Cancer, Tyrosinase, and Antioxidative Properties by Astaxanthin and Astaxanthin Esters from the Green Alga Haematococcus pluvialis
  • Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of Toxicity and Efficacy of A New Astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis Extract
  • Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
  • Antiaging effects of retinoid hydroxypinacolone retinoate on skin models. (2018). Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 79(3), AB44. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2018.05.215
  • Treatment of mild to moderate acne with a fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
  • Bakuchiol in the Management of Acne-affected Skin
  • Prospective, randomized, double‐blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
  • A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract and mannitol improves the efficacy of adapalene in patients with acne vulgaris: result from a controlled randomized trial
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