True Botanicals Phyto Retinol Anti-Aging Sleep Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAstaxanthin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreMay help
“Phyto Retinol Anti-Aging Sleep Serum”
This product contains astaxanthin. 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-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Astaxanthin + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (astaxanthin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Hydrogenated jojoba oil + 11 moreWorks
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, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: hydrogenated jojoba oil, persea gratissima oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract + 9 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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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceGlycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated soybean oil~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Hydrogenated jojoba oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilHydrogenated lecithin~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPhenethyl alcohol~1.6–2.4%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilCoriandrum sativum seed oil~1.1–1.7%
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilRosa rubiginosa seed oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilSclerotium gum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAvena sativa bran extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Algin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginWater~0.35–0.85%
Persea gratissima oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.8%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.75%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.65%
Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAmyris balsamifera bark oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Canarium luzonicum gum oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilRosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolVaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractAstaxanthin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about Astaxanthin1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPrimula veris flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phenethyl alcohol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Sclerotium gum, Avena sativa bran extract, Algin, Water, Persea gratissima oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phytate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citric acid, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Canarium luzonicum gum oil, Citrus limon leaf oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Tocopherol, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Astaxanthin, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Primula veris flower extract, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| True BotanicalsPhyto Retinol Anti-Aging Sleep SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Miss SpaHydration Hookup Skin Quenching Serum | Fourth Ray BeautyAvocado + Aloe Double Shot Serum | Derma EVitamin C Serum, Concentrated Formula | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $72.00 | — | $14.00−$58.00 | $23.50−$48.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Gluconolactone | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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- 6Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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