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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Real Barrier Retiniol Pore Tightening Serum
SerumPores, anti-aging, barrier repair
Efficacy
Solid
3.9 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.4 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid mid-tier retinol serum with excellent barrier support but dragged down by late-position retinol and bakuchiol limiting pore-tightening potency. Efficacy score of 3.9 reflects strong niacinamide (position 8, likely 1-5%) for pores/barrier, liposome-like delivery inferred from encapsulation ingredients around retinol (position ~36), and synergistic retinol+bakuchiol+ceramides, but deducts for retinol not in top 15 (sub-1% concentration, below clinical 0.1-0.3% optimum) and no disclosed pH data; safety high due to no fragrance, alcohol, or harsh actives.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Retinol
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinBetaineNiacinamideXylitylglucosideButyrospermum Parkii ButterXylitolSodium HyaluronateCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic AcidPolyglycerin-3Tocopheryl AcetatePanthenolCeramide NPCholesterolSqualaneAllantoinAdenosine
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Dipropylene GlycolGlycereth-26Propanediol1,2-HexanediolMethylpropanediolChitosanPentylene GlycolBakuchiolLinoleic AcidLinolenic Acid
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Collagen Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilSalvia Hispanica Seed OilEthylhexylglycerin
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