Works for
Evens skin toneRetinol, Ascorbic acidWorks well
“Helps improve the appearance of skin’s brightness and provides a more even skin tone”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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.
Anti-agingRetinol, Tocopherol + 2 moreWorks well
“Formulated with 1% retinol to help improve the appearance of skin texture, uneven pigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
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: retinol.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract + 5 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Retinol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer + 9 moreWorks
“Formulated with 1% retinol to improve skin texture and uneven pigmentation, and to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
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: dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Retinol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 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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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone crosspolymer~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerDimethicone~5.4–8%
- 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 DimethiconePrunus amygdalus dulcis oleosomes~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~2.9–4.3%
Glycerin~2.3–3.4%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~1.7–2.6%
Retinol~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol 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. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLeontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Marrubium vulgare meristem cell culture~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pepper extract. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractZea mays oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilOleyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%
Lecithin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinDiisopropyl adipate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisopropyl adipateTocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.8%
- 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 acetateAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAscorbic acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolSodium sulfite~0.1–0.2%
Bht~0.15–0.6%
Beta-carotene~0.15–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oleosomes, Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture, Marrubium vulgare meristem cell culture, Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Zea mays oil, Oleyl alcohol, Lecithin, Diisopropyl adipate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Sodium sulfite, Bht, Beta-carotene, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Citral, Limonene, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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| ZO Skin HealthRadical Night RepairYOUR PRODUCT | RoC SkincareRetinol Correxion Wrinkle Correct Serum | IOPERetinol Expert 0.1% | DiorCapture Totale Retishot Retinol Night Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| Price | $200.00 | $48.52−$151.48 | $80.00−$120.00 | $120.00−$80.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Boots Retinol Night SerumNeutrogena Ageless Intensives Anti-Wrinkle Retinol Serum
Product summary
"ZO Skin Health - Radical Night Repair" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains Bakuchiol (0.35% - 0.85%). It is a plant extract that is has a similar effect to that of Retinoids but with less irritation. Bakuchiol can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation.
- This product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 2.10% - 3.20%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.60% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 318.67A$ in Australia, from 143.95$ up to 175.00$ in the United States and for 129.99£ 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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