A multi-action retinoid combining 1% vegan retinol with peptides and Tranexamic Acid for anti-aging benefits.
Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Coco-Caprylate, Coconut Alkanes, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tranexamic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Retinol, Retinal, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This combines vegan retinol with peptides and Tranexamic Acid, so it covers noticeably more ground than a pure retinoid product would. Testers found the texture compares favorably to other OTC retinoids, though it may not be the best fit for anyone specifically wanting a potent, retinoid-focused formula. At forty-eight dollars, it's positioned as an accessible entry point into retinoid skincare.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.
Source: DermNet
Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.
Source: DermNet
Tranexamic acid has a growing body of clinical evidence for melasma and the stubborn patches of pigment that other ingredients struggle with.
Source: DermNet
A multi-action retinoid combining 1% vegan retinol with peptides and Tranexamic Acid for anti-aging benefits.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 74%.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% holds a Guru Score of 74%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Retinol Remix 1% is generally suited to mature skin.
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