Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0

5.2
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

3.9Humectancy6.6Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0 has a moisturizing rating of 5.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather occlusive. It has a moderate Humectancy of 3.9 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 6.6 out of 10.

What else is good about it? SkinMedica Age Defense Retinol Complex 1.0 is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
65	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
9	Cetyl Ethylhexanoate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Formula Helper
6	Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance
4	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
2.5	Polyacrylate-13	Synthetic	Formula Helper
2	Squalane	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
0.1	Retinol	Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Anti-pigmentation
0.3	Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8	Botanical, Synthetic
0.3	Dunaliella Salina Extract	Algae	Antioxidant
0.3	Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Antimicrobial
0.3	Tocopherol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Score

Function

Emollient, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

A clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Fragrance

Origin

Botanical

An occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.

Niacinamide

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Barrier repair, Anti-pigmentation, Anti-seborrheic

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, and antioxidant benefits. Several studies have testified to the anti-wrinkle benefits of niacinamide and its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation.