Peter Thomas Roth Max Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream

Peter Thomas Roth Max Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
4.2 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.8 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
10Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
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Review

Results you may expect from using Peter Thomas Roth Max Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Peter Thomas Roth Max Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Potent anti-wrinkle effect. With an anti-wrinkle rating of 10 out of 10, Peter Thomas Roth Max Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream is highly potent in reducing wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Peter Thomas Roth Max Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a moderate humectancy of 4.2 out of 10 and a moderate occlusivity of 5.8 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (est. ≈6.0%) and Squalane (est. ≈2.5%).

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Peter Thomas Roth Max Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream has a maximum anti-wrinkle rating of 10 out of 10.

It contains 2 active ingredients with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy:

  • Retinol (est. ≈1.5%),
     the most effective non-prescription ingredient with well-proven efficacy to reduce wrinkles.
  • Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈0.3%),
     or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
Among others, Peter Thomas Roth Max Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream also contains contains Caffeine and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, two ingredients marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. 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.
 

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

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Peter Thomas Roth Max Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Caffeine (est. ≈2.0%).

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

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Ratings

All humectants
4.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
11.6
6.0
2.5
1.6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 4.2 10
4.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 11.6 20
5.8
6.0
2.5
1.6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 4.2 10
4.2
All humectants
4.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
2.5
1.6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 11.6 20
5.8
All occlusives
11.6
6.0
2.5
1.6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
10 /10 0.4 1.5 10
2.5 /10 5 0.3 0.1
n/a
- 2 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
10
Retinol
10
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
10 /10
when present at, %
0.4
in this formula, est. %
1.5
Ascorbic Acid
0.1
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power