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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Vichy LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum
SerumDeep wrinkles and anti-aging
Efficacy
Strong
4.1 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.1 / 5.0
System Verdict
Solid mid-tier retinol serum with clinical backing, but alcohol denat. and low 0.2% concentration prevent elite status. Efficacy score of 4.1 reflects 0.2% pure retinol (effective per 5-month study showing wrinkle reduction in 100% of participants) paired synergistically with Matrixyl peptides and barrier-supporting Vitreoscilla ferment, but deducts for mid-range concentration (optimal clinical retinol often 0.3-1%), alcohol denat. as solvent risking irritation/dryness, and lack of encapsulation for stability; no pH issues noted but Tocopherol presence aids mild synergy without ferulic acid boost.[1][2][3]
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Retinol
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Vitreoscilla FermentSodium HyaluronateGlycerinTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Alcohol Denat.
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