A fragrance-free body lotion with a low concentration of encapsulated retinol, designed to moisturize while delivering retinol aimed at firmer, smoother-looking skin.
Water/Aqua/Eau, Isopentyldiol, Jojoba Esters, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Retinal, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Sodium Gluconate, Gellan Gum, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Ergothioneine
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15 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
Gentle is the word for this body retinol, and it is suggested for the arms, chest and neck. Most takes praise how soft and moisturizing it feels, and several call it an affordable way to try body retinol. The one thing to keep in mind is that its retinol is low in strength, so firming and fine line gains may feel modest, and a couple of gurus found the texture heavy and a little streaky.
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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
Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.
Source: DermNet
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.
A fragrance-free body lotion with a low concentration of encapsulated retinol, designed to moisturize while delivering retinol aimed at firmer, smoother-looking skin.
Mostly yes. 13 of the 15 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.
Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 15 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion is generally suited to sensitive skin and mature skin.
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