Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream for mature skin
Retinol
Aloe Barbadensis
Camellia Sinensis
Chamomile
GlycerinAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other serums fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- Suitable for normal skin as retinol helps regulate desquamation and aloe barbadensis leaf juice provides humectant action, though the formula's primary benefits are general hydration rather than directly targeting wrinkles and fine lines.
- The presence of glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf juice offers hydration, which is supportive but not the main focus for your concerns.
- The product is safe for your skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and has no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 52.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this product is highly praised for enhancing skin texture, increasing elasticity, and diminishing fine lines, particularly for aging and sensitive skin types. Some users with very dry skin report it can be drying and may require additional moisturizers. The product is frequently noted for its quick absorption, excellent value, and fragrance-free formulation.
Highlights
Absorbs quickly Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs quickly and feels non-greasy”
- “Quick absorption and lack of fragrance”
- “Absorbs into skin without residue”
- “Spreads and absorbs well”
Great value Often Mentioned
- “Amazing quality for the price”
- “Great value for soft skin”
- “Exceptional retinol product at a wonderful value price”
- “Provides great value at a lower cost”
Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
- “My skin feels firmer, smoother, and well-hydrated”
- “Leaves skin soft to the touch”
- “Makes my skin very soft”
- “Good things about the reduction in lines and the added firmness”
Fragrance-free formula Sometimes Noted
- “It's fragrance-free, gentle even with retinol”
- “Absolutely no smell at all”
- “Lack of fragrance”
- “I believe it is unscented”
Causes skin dryness Sometimes Noted
- “My skin immediately feels dry like it feels dehydrated”
- “Caused my skin to look and feel dry”
- “Insufficiently moisturizing on its own”
- “Dried out my skin”
Faulty pump packaging Rarely Noted
- “One of the pumps does not work”
- “Pump is very large... pumps out a lot of product”
- “Terrible packaging”
- “Lids that were very loosely on”
Watery consistency Rarely Noted
- “Super thin and watery”
- “Very thin and sticky consistency”
- “Takes a while to rub it into your skin”
- “Taking a long time to dry”
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Questions and answers
How well does Advanced Clinicals Retinol Firming Cream work for mature skin?
This cream works for mature skin by providing general hydration and smoothing dry areas, though it is not primarily focused on wrinkles and fine lines. A product of this type for mature skin needs potent antioxidants, specialized anti-aging ingredients, and deep hydrating components to truly target wrinkles.
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for mature skin?
Glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf juice help make this cream a fit for mature skin by providing hydration, while retinol helps regulate skin shedding. To truly fit mature skin well, a product of this type needs high-quality ingredients that effectively target wrinkles and fine lines with potent antioxidants and skin-repairing components.
What does Retinol do for mature skin?
Retinol helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles while improving overall skin thickness and firmness over time. It may also cause temporary dryness, scaling, or stinging as your skin gets used to it.
Archives of Dermatology, 2007The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019
What does Aloe Vera do for mature skin?
Aloe vera helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles by supporting collagen production, keeping mature skin feeling soft and elastic. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may improve skin firmness over time.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. To better target lines and wrinkles on mature skin, this type of product needs a formula with stronger anti-aging actives.
Can I use this cream with vitamin C, and in what order?
You can use this cream alongside vitamin C by applying vitamin C in the morning and this treatment at night, as this product is safe for your skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and has no risk of irritation.
How often should I use this cream?
This treatment is used in the evening once a day, and mature skin needs a product with strong wrinkle-smoothing ingredients and targeted anti-aging actives instead of general hydration. It has a great safety profile with no harsh ingredients, making it unlikely to cause irritation.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause purging or breakouts on mature skin since it has a safe profile without harsh ingredients, though it provides general hydration rather than targeting fine lines. A product of this type needs targeted anti-aging ingredients like retinol and potent peptides to truly smooth and firm mature skin.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical 0.4% retinol significantly increased epidermal thickness, dermal vascularity, and extracellular matrix production by stimulating keratinocyte proliferation, endothelial cell proliferation, and fibroblast activation in naturally aged human skin compared to vehicle.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2017Topical bakuchiol 0.5% applied twice daily compared with retinol 0.5% applied daily significantly decreased wrinkle surface area and hyperpigmentation with no statistical difference between the compounds in 44 patients over 12 weeks, while retinol users reported more facial skin scaling and stinging.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2019Silicone particles encapsulating retinol increased its half-life by 9-fold and yielded 12-23% lower skin irritation in human subjects compared to Microsponge particles while maintaining biological activity.
Journal of Controlled Release, 2018A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Topical green tea extract significantly improved clinical symptoms, tear breakup times, and meibomian gland health compared to standard treatment in patients with dry eye and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017Topical low-dose green tea extract reduces UVB-induced p53 expression and apoptosis in human skin keratinocytes compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2009An anti-acne hydrogel containing Aloe barbadensis, Garcinia mangostana, and Camellia sinensis extracts showed superior antiacne and antiblotch activities compared to 1% clindamycin gel in sixty subjects with mild-moderate acne.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012
Why other serums fit mature skin better
A peptide complex stimulated basement membrane protein expressions and significantly improved skin wrinkles at all five measured sites after two weeks in 22 healthy Asian female volunteers older than 40 years.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019A triple peptide complex synergistically stimulated collagen IV production in aged human fibroblasts and reduced periorbital wrinkle parameters compared to placebo in healthy Caucasian volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Ingredients
Water, Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Retinol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Edta, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
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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