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Youth To The People Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
The hero ingredient, retinal, uses the power of retinaldehyde (the most potent non-prescription retinoid) to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as improve blemished and textured skin with its smoothing powers.
niacinamide
3.4% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
retinal
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
phytosphingosine
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
A multi-effect retinal and niacinamide night serum that visibly smooths textured and blemished skin, improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and brightens uneven skin tone.
niacinamide
3.4% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
retinal
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
hyaluronic acid
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
A multi-effect retinal and niacinamide night serum that visibly smooths textured and blemished skin, improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and brightens uneven skin tone.
niacinamide
3.4% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
retinal
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
It's the most potent retinoid next to an Rx and works smarter, not harder with niacinamide and ceramides in this balanced formula to hydrate, visibly smooth, and deliver maximal results for all skin types without the typical irritation.
triethylhexanoin
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
phytosterols
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
sodium hyaluronate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
rubus chamaemorus seed oil
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
retinal
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
3.4% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory
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
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
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
rubus chamaemorus seed oil
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
retinal
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii oil
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
All ingredients
butylene glycol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
triethylhexanoin
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Niacinamide, Squalane, Cyclodextrin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Grifola frondosa fruiting body extract, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Arginine, Retinal, Withania somnifera root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hordeum vulgare extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Lentinus edodes mycelium extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Ceramide eop, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Pentylene glycol, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Diheptyl succinate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosterols, Propanediol, Benzyl glycol, Raspberry ketone
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