Odacite California Renewing Serum Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid

Odacite California Renewing Serum Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid
4.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
5.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
3.9 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
2.5Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Odacite California Renewing Serum Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Odacite California Renewing Serum Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.4 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Odacite California Renewing Serum Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid has an anti-wrinkle rating of 2.5 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Odacite California Renewing Serum Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid has a moisturizing rating of 4.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a moderate humectancy of 5.0 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 3.9 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Squalane (est. ≈6.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Odacite California Renewing Serum Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 2.5 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Retinol (est. ≈0.1%), 
 the most effective non-prescription ingredient with well-proven efficacy to reduce wrinkles.
 
Among others, Odacite California Renewing Serum Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid also contains some ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Bakuchiol, Retinyl Palmitate, and Ascorbyl Palmitate. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Odacite California Renewing Serum Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Bakuchiol (est. ≈3.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
6
Squalane
4
Glycerin
3
Bakuchiol
2
Lauryl Glucoside
1.5
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
1.3
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
1
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
0.1
Retinol
0.3
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
0.3
Tricaprylin
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
0.3
Water
0.3
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
0.3
Phospholipids
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Retinyl Palmitate
0.3
Calcium Pantothenate
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Melia Azadirachta Leaf
0.3
Corallina Officinalis Extract
0.3
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
0.3
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract
0.3
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
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Squalane
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Glycerin
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Bakuchiol
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
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Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
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Retinol
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Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
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Tricaprylin
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
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Water
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Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
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Phospholipids
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Retinyl Palmitate
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Calcium Pantothenate
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Melia Azadirachta Leaf
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Corallina Officinalis Extract
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Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
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Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract
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Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
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Sodium Benzoate
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Ratings

All humectants
5.0
4
1
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
7.8
6.0
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 5 10
5.0
4
1
Occlusivity All occlusives 7.8 20
3.9
6.0
1.5
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
1
All humectants 5 10
5
All humectants
5.0
4
1
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
1.5
0.3
All occlusives 7.8 20
3.9
All occlusives
7.8
6.0
1.5
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
10 /10 0.4 0.1 2.5
n/a
- 3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
2.5
Retinol
2.5
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
10 /10
when present at, %
0.4
in this formula, est. %
0.1
Bakuchiol
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
3
Retinyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
2.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 6.4 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
6.4
Bakuchiol
3
Sodium Hyaluronate
1
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Corallina Officinalis Extract
0.3
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
0.3
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract
0.3
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.9 5 No
All soothing
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower WaterA fragrant water that is leftover after the steam distillation of Damask rose petals. During this process, the essential oil floats to the surface of the water and is collected. The leftover water has a fresh, rosy scent.
Squalane
Est. %6
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Bakuchiol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
BakuchiolA newly discovered bioactive obtained from the seeds of Babchi. It boosts collagen production like retinol, but with fewer side effects. Its effects include reduced wrinkles and faded pigmentation.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateDescription is coming soon
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower ExtractA fragrant extract derived from the flowers of the Italian honeysuckle. It has a pleasant, sweet, floral scent. Not much is known about its compounds and their functions.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Amorphophallus Konjac Root PowderDescription is coming soon
Retinol
Est. %0.1
Function
Origin
Retinol

One of the most famous and well-researched anti-aging ingredients with a maximum anti-wrinkle power of 10 out of 10. It is proven to decrease wrinkles and help the skin regain its thickness, firmness, and texture. Retinol is also effective in treating pigmentation issues such as dark spots and acne.

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cellulose Acetate ButyrateDescription is coming soon
Tricaprylin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TricaprylinDescription is coming soon
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateAn antioxidant that protects vulnerable ingredients from the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, which can also lead to the generation of damaging free radical species.
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower ExtractAn extract from the white flowers of the Japanese honeysuckle. Apart from an essential oil responsible for its jasmine-like scent, the extract also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory iridoids, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf OilDescription is coming soon
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis LeafDescription is coming soon
Phospholipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhospholipidsA large group of lipids that are an essential component of every single cell membrane in the body. They have excellent emollient properties. Phospholipids are also utilized in the manufacturing of ‘fancy’ formulations such as liposomes.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Retinyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Retinyl PalmitateAn esterified form of retinol – it combines retinol and palmitic acid into one molecule. Retinyl palmitate is less irritating than retinol but also much less effective in its anti-aging and acne-reducing effects.
Calcium Pantothenate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calcium PantothenateA vitamin B5 derivative that reduces static buildup on the skin.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl PalmitateA form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. Unfortunately, Ascorbyl Palmitate lacks the studies to prove its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melia Azadirachta LeafDescription is coming soon
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Corallina Officinalis ExtractAn extract from red marine alga, Corallina officinalis is used in skincare for its antioxidant properties. It also contains an immense amount of calcium and special, sulfur-containing polysaccharides.
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root ExtractAn extract derived from the thick roots of curcuma (turmeric), a famous yellow spice and a major ingredient in curry powder. It is used in skincare for its proven antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf ExtractA fragrant extract derived from the flowering basil plant that contains essential oil and antioxidants such as terpenes, flavonoids, and vitamin K.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from the leaves of Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, a traditional herb used in Ayurveda medicine. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory rosmarinic acid, galic acid, flavonoids, and a sweet-scented essential oil.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.