Retinyl Retinoate
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Summary
Works for
- Anti-aging
- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- 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.
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Products with Retinyl Retinoate
InfoDPlusVITA³MAPS Toning Serummadecassosidehydroxypinacolone retinoateretinyl retinoate +14 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
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VERSONight Cream Crème de Nuitretinyl retinoatecaprylic/capric triglycerideglycerin +9 actives
Anti-aging Exfoliation +4
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MedicubeAge-R Vita K Refining Creamniacinamideretinyl retinoatesalicylic acid +18 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
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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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Medik8r-Retinoate Youth Activating Cream Intensecopper heptapeptide-14 pantothenateretinyl retinoateretinal +15 actives
Evens skin tone Anti-aging +4
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It CosmeticsBye Bye Redness Calming Moisturisercolloidal oatmealretinyl retinoateacetyl octapeptide-3 +24 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
Sun protection Anti-aging +4
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Anti-aging
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 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 productionAscorbic AcidThe 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 agingAdenosineMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
Exfoliation
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 irritatingLactic 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 microbiome) 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 acidGluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsSalicylic 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)
Anti-blemish
Azelaic AcidIs produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicalsBakuchiolA plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation