Name: this works - my wrinkles booster + Granactive Retinoid
Brand: this works

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Anti-blemish
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

my wrinkles booster + Granactive Retinoid

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains hydroxypinacolone retinoate.

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.

hydroxypinacolone retinoate 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

tocopherol 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: hydroxypinacolone retinoate. 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: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis

hydroxypinacolone retinoate 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis 2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: hydroxypinacolone retinoate.

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.

hydroxypinacolone retinoate 0.1% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

Moisturizing

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: 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, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis

sodium hyaluronate 1.3% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

squalane 4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis 2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

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cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis 2.8% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

tocopherol 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

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Potential irritants

parfum 0.9% - 1.35%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

linalool 0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

A fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride 6.4% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

squalane 4% - 6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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.

Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Squalane, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Linalool, Hydroxypinacolone retinoate, Citric acid, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ormenis multicaulis flower extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Geraniol, Limonene

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Key ingredients	cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis hydroxypinacolone retinoate +4 more	Common: hydroxypinacolone retinoate Other: aminobutyric acid bisabolol +2 more	Common: hydroxypinacolone retinoate sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +4 more	Common: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: gluconolactone glycerin +4 more	Common: hydroxypinacolone retinoate caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: bisabolol rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract +1 more	Common: hydroxypinacolone retinoate squalane +1 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside acetyl glucosamine +16 more	Common: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid palmitoyl tripeptide-38 +3 more	Common: hydroxypinacolone retinoate sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: glycolic acid glycolic acid +11 more	Common: hydroxypinacolone retinoate sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: glycolic acid glycolic acid +11 more	Common: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: panthenol glycerin +3 more	Common: hydroxypinacolone retinoate caprylic/capric triglyceride Other: retinol bisabolol +1 more	Common: hydroxypinacolone retinoate tocopherol Other: retinyl palmitate helianthus annuus seed oil
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +8 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? commiphora mukul resin extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? santalum album oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? +2 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? gelidiella acerosa extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	menthoxypropanediol Has skin benefit? hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? +14 more	menthoxypropanediol Has skin benefit? hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosa centifolia flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +6 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +25 more	squalane Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl myristate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +56 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethyl isosorbide Has skin benefit? +12 more

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Anti-blemish

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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