Reti- or Not
Derivative of Vitamin A that accelerates skin turnover softening the appearance of wrinkles
What is Retinol?
Waxy lipid molecules that make up about 50% of your skin's outer layer, acting as the "glue" that holds skin cells together
Short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks for vital skin proteins like collagen and elastin
What are peptides?
A potent antioxidant that fades dark spots, evens skin tone, and boosts overall radiance. L-ascorbic acid is the most potent form.
What is Vitamin C?
This brand created the Okinawa Cellescence Complex botanical blend that targets senescent “zombie” cells.
What is Tatcha?
A family of Vitamin A derivatives that help with acne, exfoliation, texture, and wrinkles!
What are Retinoids?
A botanical extract known to instantly calm redness, soothe irritation, and accelerate the skin's healing process
What is Centella Asiatica (cica)?
These acids are found in chemical exfoliants to dissolve the “glue” that binds dead skin cells to the skins surface. This reveals brighter, smother skin underneath.
What are Alpha Hydroxy Acids? (AHA)
This brand patented Viniferine, a dark-spot corrector and skin-brightening ingredient extracted from grapevine sap
What is Caudalie?
StriVectin’s trademarked anti-aging line using a blend of peptides and botanicals
What is Peptight?
Not for the sensitive! A derivative of Vitamin A that works 10x faster than its more popular sister, accelerating cell turnover and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
What is Retinal?
This compound stimulates the body’s natural DNA regeneration, cell turnover, collagen production and reduces inflammation. No fish were harmed in the making of this clue.
What is PDRN?
Vitamin B3 that strengthens skin barrier, reduces inflammation, regulates oil production, improves texture, and fades dark spots.
What is niacinamide?
This brand’s Night Repair Serum features patented Chronolux Power Signal Technology that supports the skin’s natural nightly repair process.
What is Estēe Lauder?
A gentle, plant-derived alternative to retinol.
What is Bakuchiol?
Emollient that mimic the skin's natural oils, offering deep moisture and a protective barrier without feeling heavy
What is squalane?
(Or shea butter)
A patented blend of seaweed extract and silicates used in viral Peter Thomas Roth products
Firm-a-Tite
While most retinol is now lab created, where would you find naturally occurring retinol?
Fish or beef liver 🤢
A powerful amino acid derivative and "extremolyte" that acts as a cellular shield for your skin against environmental stressors.
What is Ectoin?
Visibly fades stubborn dark spots and melasma by preventing the formation of pigment.
What is tranexamic acid?