The Solution Retinol Smoothing Body Lotion
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MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“Retinol Smoothing Body Lotion”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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, dimethicone.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 1 moreNot delivered
“The Solution Retinol Smoothing Body Lotion is Anti-ageing & Skin renewing plus fast absorbing.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitate + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycerin~3.1–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–3%
- 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 butterDicaprylyl ether~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherPeg-20 stearate~1.6–2%
Peg-100 stearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCarbomer~0.7–1%
- 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 Carbomer1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDimethicone~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Disodium edta~0.35–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Maltodextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinBeer extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus nigra root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and have some skin-lightening effect, but good evidence is missing
More about Morus nigra root extractRetinyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 palmitateCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilRubus fruticosus leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia sclarea oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolLinalool~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dicaprylyl ether, Peg-20 stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Carbomer, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Unknown, Beer extract, Morus nigra root extract, Retinyl palmitate, Citrus limon peel oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Salvia sclarea oil, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol
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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.
| The SolutionRetinol Smoothing Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | GarnierUltimate Blends Oat Body Lotion Sensitive Skin | Vitamin ESensitive Oat and Coconut Body Lotion | CetaphilSkin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $6.60 | $12.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Petrolatum | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Solution - Retinol Smoothing Body Lotion" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.40%, 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.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.10% - 3.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 6.65£ up to 9.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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