Works for
Anti-agingNiacinamide, Retinyl palmitate + 4 moreWorks well
“Improves wrinkles on the eyes, mouth, folds, cheeks, etc.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: creatine, retinyl palmitate.
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, Hyaluronic acid + 8 moreWorks well
“Wrinkle Lotion Moist”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, glycine soja protein.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
ExfoliationRetinyl palmitate, Zinc gluconateNot delivered
“Gently removes the old keratin that causes the skin to become stiff and dull, while smoothing the surface of the skin.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with retinyl palmitate, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Retinyl palmitate + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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: glycine soja protein, retinyl palmitate.
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-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Retinyl palmitate + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Creatine, Glycine soja protein + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (creatine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Retinyl palmitate + 1 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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Niacinamide~23–34%
- 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 NiacinamideWater~11–16%
Glycerin~4.6–6.8%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.2–4.9%
- 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 glycolAlcohol~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholRetinyl palmitate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Retinyl palmitateTuna extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elastin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creatine~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatineHyaluronic acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidGlycine soja protein~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinZinc gluconate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateYokuinin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSodium glutamate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium phosphate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycine soja extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilPolyethylene~0.4–0.9%
Sorbitan laurate~0.15–0.5%
Triethyl citrate~0.1–0.4%
Polyethylene~0.35–0.85%
Hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilGlycerin~0.1–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 citrateIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Niacinamide, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Alcohol, Retinyl palmitate, Tuna extract, Unknown, Elastin, Unknown, Creatine, Hyaluronic acid, Glycine soja protein, Zinc gluconate, Yokuinin, Unknown, Arginine, Sodium glutamate, Unknown, Magnesium phosphate, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycine soja extract, Zea mays oil, Polyethylene, Sorbitan laurate, Triethyl citrate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Unknown, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Phenoxyethanol
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| THE RETINOTIMEWrinkle Lotion MoistYOUR PRODUCT | preangeVit B5 Emulsion | Estée LauderNutritious Radiant Essence Treatment Lotion | AMPLE:NHyaluron Shot Gel cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| Price | $52.90 | $21.15−$31.75 | $31.50−$21.40 | $28.29−$24.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"THE RETINOTIME - Wrinkle Lotion Moist" is effective for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- We love that this moisturizer contains a good concentration of niacinamide 23.00% - 34.00%. Niacinamide is a perfect active in a moistruizer because it helps calm down inflamation in skin and support the skin barrier. More than that, it is helpful for most common skin concerns: it helps regulat oil production, help reduce acne and clogged pores, improve skin tone and prevent pigmentation marks. It also helps fight photodamage.
- This moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 1.90% - 2.80%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
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