Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment for combination skin
Encapsulated Retinal
Silybum Marianum Extract Milk
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi ExtractAverage
- AverageCombination Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for combination skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate firming and smoothing for your combination skin due to encapsulated retinal and retinal, which promote skin rejuvenation, but the shea butter and sunflower wax seed may provide too much hydration for your oily shine.
- While it offers general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing, these are mostly supportive and do not directly address your primary concern of oily shine.
- The product is safe for your combination skin with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users highly praise this product for its rich, luxurious texture that effectively hydrates dry skin and improves the appearance of crepey skin and stretch marks. Many users report smoother and firmer skin within a few weeks. Some users find the price point high and the consistency too paste-like for their preference.
Highlights
Rich texture Mostly Mentioned
- “nice and thick”
- “rich ultra creamy texture”
- “glides effortlessly”
- “thick and creamy”
Hydration Often Mentioned
- “leaves skin hydrated and soft”
- “soaks into skin quickly”
- “feels nice and fresh not oily”
- “gleamed with renewed hydration”
Skin firming Often Mentioned
- “skin felt firmer”
- “tightening factor a major wow”
- “lifts and tightens”
- “crepey skin ended up more plumped”
Skin smoothing Often Mentioned
- “transformed texture of my limbs”
- “feels like they've been sanded”
- “undeniably smoother skin”
Stretch mark reduction Sometimes Noted
- “stretch marks appeared visibly less prominent”
- “less pink”
- “smooths the appearance of stretch marks”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “disappointing considering the price”
- “not cheap at £79”
- “investment”
Lack of results Rarely Noted
- “never saw any difference”
- “no changes that I've noticed yet”
- “don't expect miracles”
Paste-like consistency Rarely Noted
- “thick almost paste like”
- “very thick, wasn't expecting that”
- “hard to get real results from slathering”
Small quantity Rarely Noted
- “used the whole tub”
- “jar is empty”
- “wish I bought two”
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Questions and answers
How well does Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment work for combination skin?
This product works moderately well for your combination skin, offering smoothing and firming, but the shea butter and sunflower wax seed may provide more moisture than your oily areas need. A better product for this skin type needs targeted brightening ingredients and lightweight hydrators that reduce shine without feeling heavy.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for combination skin?
Encapsulated retinal and retinal make this treatment a good fit by promoting skin rejuvenation, while shea butter and sunflower wax seed provide moisture. A body product of this type needs brightening ingredients that reduce oily shine and balancing hydrators that do not feel heavy.
What does Encapsulated Retinal do for combination skin?
Encapsulated retinal helps smooth skin texture, reduce blemishes, and target signs of aging while keeping irritation uncommon. For combination skin, a product of this type needs a balanced formula that provides gentle renewal for oily areas without drying out dry patches.
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 2014Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2011
What does Milk Thistle Extract do for combination skin?
Milk thistle extract helps calm combination skin by reducing redness and soothing irritated areas. It also fights oxidative stress to keep the skin looking healthy and balanced.
Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though products for combination skin need lighter hydration and oil-balancing ingredients that help control shine without feeling heavy.
Can I use this treatment with glycolic acid, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with glycolic acid by applying the glycolic acid first, letting it absorb, and then using this treatment. A body care product for combination skin needs light hydration and oil-balancing ingredients that smooth without adding heavy oils.
How often should I use this treatment?
This treatment is used in the evening routine. Combination skin needs a lightweight body product with gentle firming ingredients and oil-balancing extracts that will not add extra shine.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause irritation on combination skin, but the heavy shea butter and sunflower wax may feel too rich and contribute to breakouts in your oilier areas. A body treatment for combination skin needs lighter hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while still smoothing the skin.
Is this treatment fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Twice daily application of retinaldehyde 0.1% and 0.05% creams for 3 months improved skin texture and hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss in 40 female Korean volunteers, with only the 0.1% cream significantly improving the melanin index.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018Topical retinaldehyde demonstrated significant antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria both in vitro and in vivo, leading to decreased bacterial counts without inducing resistance.
Dermatology, 2002Topical 0.05% retinaldehyde applied over 1 year significantly increased epidermal thickness of the temple and cutaneous elasticity compared to an emollient control group in 40 aging skin patients.
Dermatology, 1999Silybum marianum flower extract increased human hair follicle dermal papilla cell proliferation and VEGF production while suppressing cellular senescence, and in a clinical study using hair shampoo, it significantly increased hair density and total hair count at 16 and 24 weeks compared with a placebo group.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical 0.5% silymarin-loaded antioxidant serum applied twice daily significantly reduced clinical acne severity, lesion counts, and melanin pigmentation in 22 Korean acne patients over 4 weeks without associated adverse events.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Topical silymarin cream 1.4% showed comparable results to salicylic acid 30% peels in reducing acne severity in 30 patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, 2024A non-hydroquinone topical formulation (SKNB19) improved hyperpigmentation by 28.5% in patient self-assessment and 27% in independent reviewer assessment compared with 4% hydroquinone in 18 adult subjects, while showing significantly less irritation and better tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2020Encapsulation of alpha arbutin in an optimized ethosomal gel significantly improved skin melanin reduction, moisture content, and elasticity in human volunteers compared to conventional formulations.
Heliyon, 2023Combining a home-based radiofrequency device and arbutin cream reduced mMASI scores by 25.6% and melanin index by 22.8% at 8 weeks compared to baseline in 38 participants.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025
Ingredients
Unique Blend Of Extracts Inspired By Exerkines Molecules Released During Exercise, Silybum Marianum Milk, Bearberry Extracts, Encapsulated Retinal, Shea Butter, Helianthus Annuus Wax Seed Sunflower Wax Seed, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Jojoba Esters, Glyceryl Stearates, Cetearyl Alcohol, Retinal, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Oat Kernel Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Tetrapeptide-1, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Jojoba Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phosphatidylcholine, Mannitol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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