Retinyl Propionate
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Summary
Works for
- Anti-aging
- Exfoliation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
Irritancy risk
3
HighThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde
Products with Retinyl Propionate
First Aid BeautyUltra Repair Retinol Serumretinolhexapeptide-9dimethiconol +4 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
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fab0.3% Retinol Complex Serum with PeptidesMineral oilretinolhexapeptide-9 +9 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
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DoveCream Serum Pro-Retinolniacinamidepetrolatumdimethicone +6 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +2
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OlayRetinol24 MAX Fragrance Free Night Creamretinolniacinamidepalmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +7 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +4
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Paula's choiceResist Triple Active Total Repair Serumniacinamidedilauryl thiodipropionateglycerin +6 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +3
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Hourglass CosmeticsEquilibrium Resurfacing Retinoid Treatmentniacinamidedilauryl thiodipropionateglycerin +4 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +3
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Glo Skin BeautyBeta‐Clarity BHA Dropsniacinamideretinolsalicylic acid +9 actives
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +4
FragranceAlcohol
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SesdermaRetiage Face Creamcaprooyl tetrapeptide-3retinalretinol +10 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing +4
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Vivant Skin CareDerm-A-Renew Gentle Peptide and Vitamin Aniacinamideureapalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +10 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +3
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MuradDaily Clarifying Peelsalicylic acidglycolic acidurea +14 actives
Exfoliation Moisturizing +2
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Anti-aging
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneAcetyl GlucosamineAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skinHeptapeptide-15 PalmitateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinklesPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Exfoliation
Lactic AcidAn 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 microbiom) RetinolTwo 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
Anti-blemish
Glycolic AcidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidSalicylic AcidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)Retinyl PalmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectNiacinamideIs 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