Retinol Serum
The INKEY List
Serum
water-based
Fact vs. Fiction
100
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
6 of 6
Ingredients Matched:
9 of 24
For all skin types
Strong Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Persea Gratissima Oil
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Skin renewing serum targets first signs of aging and hyperpigmentation
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Retinol
Functions:
Cell Turnover, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement, Acne Treatment
Concerns Addressed:
Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Acne, Enlarged Pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Persea Gratissima Oil
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Specially formulated with a slow release, less irritating form of Retinol
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
★
(Match: 0.91,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.69,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Squalane
(Match: 0.59,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Retinol
(Match: 0.59,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Squalane
Functions:
Moisturizing, Barrier Support, Emollient, Antioxidant
Concerns Addressed:
Dryness, Rough Texture, Fine Lines, Barrier Damage, Dehydration
Retinol
Functions:
Cell Turnover, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement, Acne Treatment
Concerns Addressed:
Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Acne, Enlarged Pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Persea Gratissima Oil
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.32
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Working to visibly improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and overall skin tone and texture with continued improvement over time
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
★
(Match: 0.89,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Retinol
Functions:
Cell Turnover, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement, Acne Treatment
Concerns Addressed:
Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Acne, Enlarged Pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.07
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Persea Gratissima Oil
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.12
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Added Squalane, a key antioxidant ingredient, provides additional hydrating and soothing benefits whilst helping to smooth skin's appearance
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
(Match: 0.73,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.57,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Squalane
(Match: 0.57,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Squalane
Functions:
Moisturizing, Barrier Support, Emollient, Antioxidant
Concerns Addressed:
Dryness, Rough Texture, Fine Lines, Barrier Damage, Dehydration
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Persea Gratissima Oil
Match score: 0.17
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.50
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinyl Acetate is a derivative of vitamin A and works to gently resurface and enhance surface skin cell turnover, improving appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
★
(Match: 0.98,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Squalane
(Match: 0.59,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Retinol
Functions:
Cell Turnover, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement, Acne Treatment
Concerns Addressed:
Fine Lines, Wrinkles, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Acne, Enlarged Pores
Squalane
Functions:
Moisturizing, Barrier Support, Emollient, Antioxidant
Concerns Addressed:
Dryness, Rough Texture, Fine Lines, Barrier Damage, Dehydration
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.39
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Persea Gratissima Oil
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Alcohol
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Glycerin
- Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Squalane
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate Se
- Retinol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Phospholipids
- Tocopherol
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Glycolipids
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Polysorbate 60
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Glycine Soja Sterols
- T-Butyl Alcohol
