Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, TocopherolWorks well
“It also plumps the skin, addressing fine lines as well as all those tell-tale signs of a well lived life.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
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.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium hyaluronate + 11 moreWorks
“Like gorgeous silk lingerie, it is a super-luxe serum that’s worn underneath moisturiser, treating the skin at a cellular and epidermal level to smooth, firm, lift and deeply hydrate.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · 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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Retinol, Albizia julibrissin bark extractWorks well
“Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discolourations, pigmentations and age spots by both emitting and scattering blue and green light to emulate the light reflection patterns of young skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: albizia julibrissin bark extract.
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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · 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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Retinol, Albizia julibrissin bark extract + 3 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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, RetinolMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPentylene glycol~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMaltodextrin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPolysorbate 20~1.9–2.9%
Peg-8 dimethicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.4–2.1%
- 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 triglyceride1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.05%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.95–1.4%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateXanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Glycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSaccharomyces ferment~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentSwertia chirata extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Swertia chirata extractRetinol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 RetinolAlteromonas ferment extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolColloidal gold~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauroyl lysine~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineAlbizia julibrissin bark extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractIris florentina root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.05–0.25%
Ribes nigrum leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Ribes nigrum leaf extractTuber aestivum extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Diamond powder~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Peg-8 dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Parfum, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Caprylyl glycol, Saccharomyces ferment, Swertia chirata extract, Retinol, Alteromonas ferment extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Citric acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Colloidal gold, Lauroyl lysine, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Iris florentina root extract, Bht, Ribes nigrum leaf extract, Tuber aestivum extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Diamond powder
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| Temple SpaTRUFFLELIXIRYOUR PRODUCT | NUTRISHEAdvanced Retinol Concentrated Serum X Danang Wisnu | First Aid BeautySkin Lab Retinol Serum .25% Pure Concentrate | The Purest SolutionsYouth Radiant Renewal Retinol Serum | |
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| Match | — | 88% | 87% | 86% |
| Price | — | — | — | $6.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Colloidal Oatmeal | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Therapeutic Swertia chirata - An Overviewsearch.proquest.com
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