Swisse Bio-Retinol Renewing Night Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide np, Phytosphingosine + 9 moreStrong evidence
“Bio-Retinol Renewing Night Cream”
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, saccharide isomerate.
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, phytosphingosine
Anti-agingResveratrol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains resveratrol. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Resveratrol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~40–60%
Glycol~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.6%
- 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 triglycerideSqualane~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneButyrospermum parkii butter~2.1–3.1%
- 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 butterPentylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~1.4–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerMoringa oleifera seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilPropanediol~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPhenoxyethanol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium polyacrylate starch~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium polyacrylate starchSaccharide isomerate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract with antioxidant effect. Is often added to skincare to boost SPF
More about Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Biphenyl azepanyl methanone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidResveratrol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolSodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium lauroyl lactylate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateFarnesol~0.05–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCeramide np~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npTocopherol~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 TocopherolPhytosphingosine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineCholesterol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolXanthan gum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerIngredient list view
Water, Unknown, Glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Saccharide isomerate, Parfum, Caesalpinia spinosa fruit pod extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Citronellol, Biphenyl azepanyl methanone, Citric acid, Resveratrol, Sodium citrate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Farnesol, Linalool, Limonene, Ceramide np, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan gum, Carbomer
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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.
| SwisseBio-Retinol Renewing Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | SwisseSkincare Bio-Ceramides Renewing Defence Cream | Dr Dennis GrossDermInfusions Blur + Repair Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and Peptides | Laboratoire ACMDuolys Riche Anti-Ageing Moisturising Skincare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 73% | 70% | 70% |
| Price | — | — | — | $32.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 9 of 9 | 7 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Adenosine | Ceramide Ap |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Swisse Skincare - Bio-Retinol Renewing Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (glycerin and saccharide isomerate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, phytosphingosine, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride and squalane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.10% - 0.30% and ceramide np 0.10% - 0.35%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 0% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
Sources cited in this review
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