Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.15% — Efficacy 4.2/5.0, Safety 4.5/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.15%

Naturium Retinaldehyde Cream Serum 0.15%

SerumAnti-aging, fine lines, texture, uneven tone
Efficacy
Strong
4.2 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.5 / 5.0
System Verdict
Outstanding retinal serum with sustained-release 0.15% retinaldehyde that punches above its price tier for anti-aging efficacy. Efficacy score of 4.2 reflects potent retinal (superior to retinol, converts directly to retinoic acid) at effective clinical concentration with microencapsulation for stability and reduced irritation, plus supporting yeast extract/oligopeptide for texture/radiance and tocopherol antioxidant synergy; no deductions for weak derivatives, jar packaging, or pH issues as it's an airless pump serum optimized for retinoid delivery.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Retinal
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Aqua/Water/EauGlycerinTocopherolAdenosine Phosphate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
PropanediolTriheptanoinC13-15 AlkaneCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCarbomerCelluloseSorbitan OleateSodium MetabisulfiteGuanosineUracilPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6C9-12 AlkaneCaprylyl GlycolPolyglyceryl-10 DipalmitateDipropylene GlycolSodium HydroxideGlyceryl PolyacrylatePVM/MA CopolymerCastor Oil/IPDI CopolymerPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Faex/Yeast Extract/Extrait de levure
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 EstersPhenoxyethanol
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