Works for
Anti-agingRetinyl retinoate, Niacinamide + 2 moreWorks well
“The effect of this mix of ingredients is reduced fine lines and wrinkles and an overall clean and glowing appearance.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinyl retinoate, niacinamide.
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.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Retinyl retinoate + 1 moreWorks well
“A blemish control gel with Retinol 8, Niacinamide and Turmeric for effective prevention and control of breakouts and blemishes.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, retinyl retinoate. These ingredients 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: zinc pca
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Retinyl retinoate, Lactic acidWorks well
“Powered by Retinol 8, a stabilized Vitamin A complex that’s eight times as potent as traditional Retinol and half as irritative and effective in low concentrations, the formula works to decongest pores and break the acne cycle by normalizing the turnover rate of pore-clogging skin cells.”
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: retinyl retinoate.
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Retinyl retinoate, Niacinamide + 1 moreWorks well
“Nip blemishes in the bud with VERSO’s Blemish Fix; a blemish-control gel that effectively alleviates spots and effectively prevents breakouts by unclogging congested pores, regulating sebum production and treating inflammation to a promote a calm and clarified complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinyl retinoate.
In addition, this product contains niacinamide. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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: retinyl 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Zinc pca + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl retinoateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 glycolNiacinamide~2.7–4.1%
- 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 NiacinamidePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc pca~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaRetinyl retinoate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A "hybrid" of retinol and retinoic acid. It is more stable than retinol and is likely to be more effective based on the early research data available. Is as irritating as retinol
More about Retinyl retinoateCurcuma longa root extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractGlycerin~0.9–1.35%
- 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 GlycerinCanola oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePortulaca oleracea extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractLactic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Biosaccharide gum-4~0.1–0.3%
T-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Zinc pca, Retinyl retinoate, Curcuma longa root extract, Glycerin, Canola oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Lactic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biosaccharide gum-4, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| VERSOBlemish Fix by VersoYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossDRx Blemish Solutions™ Salicylic Acid Acne Gel | Dr. Dennis Gross | Some By MiSuper Miracle Spot All Kill Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 46% |
| Price | $72.80 | $20.00−$52.80 | $12.60−$60.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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