Retinol 0.5

SkinCeuticals

Serum
water-based

Fact vs. Fiction

67 High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 2 of 3
Ingredients Matched: 9 of 26
For dry, normal, oily and combination skin
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Green Tea
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Retinol
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Myristate
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.29 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.19 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Concentrated night cream with pure retinol that improves the appearance of visible signs of aging and pores while minimizing breakouts
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
(Match: 0.74, Type: Active Ingredient, 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
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
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.07 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Match score: 0.12 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.12 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.12 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Myristate
Match score: 0.12 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.21 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.07 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Designed to help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration, this retinol night cream can refine the appearance of pores, while reducing the appearance of blemishes associated with problematic skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Retinol
(Match: 0.71, Type: Active Ingredient, 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
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: 0.06 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Occlusive, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isohexadecane
Match score: 0.16 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Isopropyl Myristate
Match score: 0.09 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Bisabolol
Match score: 0.28 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.04 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

This analysis evaluates product claims based on ingredients and known scientific evidence. Last updated:

Ingredients

Retinol 0.5

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