AlphaRet Overnight Cream
SkinBetter Science · 2: treat

AlphaRet Overnight Cream

A nightly retinoid and AHA cream that helps improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, uneven tone and texture, while supporting hydration and calming visible redness.

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How to use

In the evening after cleansing, apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Follow with other evening products and use sunscreen during the day.

Pros
  • Patented retinoid plus AHA combination, designed to be tolerable for nightly use
  • Brand reports 33% improvement in fine lines and wrinkles at 12 weeks
  • Ceramides, squalane, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid add hydration
Cons
  • $145 for 30 mL, a premium price
  • Retinoid and glycolic acid can still irritate sensitive skin
  • Clinical results are from the brand's own testing

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
✓ Fragrance free
✓ Paraben free
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
1.2/5
Aging
3.8/5
Irritation
2.5/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

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