Retinyl Retinoate
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|In 4 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
Irritancy risk
3
HighA retinoid molecule that has a retinol part attached to a retinoic acid part. It is a synthetic molecule meaning that it has been not (at least yet) found in nature. It is more stable than retinol. There are first in-vivo studies (done with human volunteers) that suggest that retinyl retinoate can be more effective than retinol in reducing wrinkles. It is also most likely as effective as retinol in reducing acne, clogged pores, and evening out the skin tone. Manufacturers claim that retinyl retinoate is less irritating than retinol, but there is not enough independent data to confirm this.
Where this fits
Products with Retinyl Retinoate
MedicubeAge-R Vita K Refining Cream 250mlretinyl retinoateniacinamidesalicylic acid +17 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
Fragrance
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DermaquestStem Cell 3D Active Retinol Repair Serum - 1%niacinamideretinyl retinoateretinol +14 actives
Anti-aging Evens skin tone +4
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TheramidA-Retinoateretinalretinyl retinoatepanthenol +9 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +3
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VERSOBlemish Fix by Versoniacinamideretinyl retinoateglycerin +2 actives
Anti-aging Anti-blemish +3
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Medik8r-Retinoate Youth Activating Cream Intensecopper heptapeptide-14 pantothenateretinyl retinoateretinal +15 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +3
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It CosmeticsConfidence in a Cream Supersizecolloidal oatmealretinyl retinoatepalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +17 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
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bareMineralsPrime Time BB Primer-Cream Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30retinyl retinoatepanthenolpeg-10 dimethicone +5 actives
Moisturizing Sun protection +4
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Exfoliation
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneGlycolic 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 acidLactic 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
Salicylic 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)NiacinamideIs 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 moistureSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
Evens skin tone
Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitateA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) Ascorbyl GlucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products