Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum
Youth to the People
Serum
water-based
Fact vs. Fiction
50
Moderate
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
1 of 2
Ingredients Matched:
16 of 46
It’s formulated with niacinamide, essential ceramides, and adaptogens that help retinal work smarter, not harder to deliver transformative, clinical results faster without the typical irritation or acclimation stages
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (16)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.39
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Niacinamide
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinal
Match score: 0.23
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
This multi effect retinal night serum uses the power of retinaldehyde (the most potent retinoid next to an Rx) to smooth textured and blemished skin, improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten uneven skin tone
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Niacinamide
★
(Match: 0.91,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Niacinamide
Functions:
anti-aging, brightening, melanin transfer inhibition
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, dark spots, sun damage, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, inflammatory acne
View Other Matched Ingredients (15)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinal
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ceramides
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Hyaluronate
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- 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
