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
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Tocopherol
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Antioxidant,
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
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: 0.50
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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: 0.50
(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: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Retinol
Functions:
anti-aging, cell turnover acceleration, collagen stimulation
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, photoaging, uneven texture
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: 0.23
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Match score: 0.23
(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: 0.14
(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)
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
Retinol
Functions:
anti-aging, cell turnover acceleration, collagen stimulation
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, photoaging, uneven texture
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:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.32
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this 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: 0.32
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.32
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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: 0.86,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Retinol
Functions:
anti-aging, cell turnover acceleration, collagen stimulation
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, photoaging, uneven texture
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: 0.21
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Persea Gratissima Oil
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.15
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.12
(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
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
(Match: 0.73,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
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:
Glycerin
Match score: 0.37
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this 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: 0.23
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Squalane
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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: 0.37
(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
Strong Support
Supported by:
Retinol
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Retinol
Functions:
anti-aging, cell turnover acceleration, collagen stimulation
Concerns Addressed:
fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss, photoaging, uneven texture
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
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: 0.30
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this 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: 0.33
(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
Squalane
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
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
