Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment for mature skin
Encapsulated Retinal
Silybum Marianum Extract Milk
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi ExtractAverage
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for mature skin; other products fit it better.
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
- Offers moderate benefits for your normal skin, as encapsulated retinal and tetrapeptide-1 provide firming and smoothing effects to support your wrinkles and fine lines. Shea butter and sunflower seed wax offer emollient action and hydration, which are beneficial for moisturizing.
- The formula is generally safe for your normal skin, with no harsh ingredients that would cause irritation.
- It provides general skincare benefits that support your concerns without being overly specialized.
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 mature skin?
This body treatment works moderately well for mature skin, helping to smooth lines and keep skin soft with retinal and shea butter. To better fit mature skin, a product of this type needs richer moisturizing and firming ingredients that deeply nourish and support aging skin.
Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for mature skin?
Encapsulated retinal and tetrapeptide-1 make this treatment a good fit by firming and smoothing the skin to support wrinkles and fine lines. Additionally, shea butter and sunflower seed wax provide hydration and moisturizing action.
What does Encapsulated Retinal do for mature skin?
Encapsulated retinal helps smooth fine lines, firm mature skin, and even out skin tone. It is unlikely to cause irritation and is well tolerated when used regularly.
What does Milk Thistle Extract do for mature skin?
Milk Thistle Extract helps mature skin by defending against everyday damage and keeping it feeling soft and smooth. It may also calm redness and support a firm, healthy look over time.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine, as active treatments are placed at night for simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure. A product for mature skin also needs targeted ingredients like peptides and retinoids to effectively firm the skin and smooth out fine lines.
Can I use this treatment with glycolic acid, and in what order?
You can use this treatment with glycolic acid by applying the acid first and following with this treatment once the skin is comfortable. This product's shea butter and sunflower seed wax help keep the skin soft and moisturized, which is useful after using acids.
How often should I use it?
This body treatment works well when used in your evening routine, as treatments with active ingredients are best applied at night for simplicity and safety around sun exposure. It helps firm and smooth mature skin while keeping it moisturized, though this skin type needs targeted anti-aging ingredients and rich moisturizers to see the best results.
Can this treatment clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This body treatment is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on mature skin. It helps smooth and firm with gentle ingredients while providing comfortable moisture without heavy oils.
Is it 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
A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Encapsulation 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, 2023Twice 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, 2020Combining 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, 2025Aziderm cream, Neostrata Pigment Lightening Gel, and an arbutin 5% formulation significantly reduced skin pigmentation in healthy female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2022
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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