Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream

Description

AQUA, METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DIISOSTEARYL MALATE, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Glycol), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BAKUCHIOL (Active ingredient derived from Psoralea corylifolia), RETINOL (Retinol), FERULIC ACID (Antioxidant), NEPHELIUM LAPPACEUM LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hyaluronic acid), SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), Evening Primrose Oil (Evening primrose vegetable oil), CERAMIDE NG (Ceramide), EMBLICA OFFICINALIS FRUIT EXTRACT (Amla (Indian gooseberry)), Milk Thistle Extract (Chardon-Marie), Sweet Almond Oil (Sweet almond vegetable oil), JOJOBA ESTERS, SOY ISOFLAVONES, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil (Sea buckthorn vegetable oil), CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT (Centella asiatica), URSOLIC ACID, ADENOSINE (Active), CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL (Japanese camellia vegetable oil), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), Arnica Montana Flower Extract (Arnica Montana), White Willow Bark Extract (White willow), PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT (Apple), HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE (Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid), Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer (Hyaluronic acid), GLYCINE SOJA OIL (Soybean oil), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid), LACTIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, tetrahydropipeline, POLYGLYCERYL-4 OLEATE (Nonionic surfactant), ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE, glyceryl stearate citrate, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, SODIUM PHYTATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, ILOMASTAT, LEMON PEEL EXTRACT (Lemon), CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT EXTRACT (Bergamot), Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract (Lavender (Allergen)), PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream is primarily intended for mature skin or skin showing signs of aging, including wrinkles, loss of firmness, and uneven texture. My analysis of the formulation reveals a multi-corrective approach, focused on stimulating cell renewal and providing antioxidant protection. The brand offers a synergy of powerful active ingredients, suitable for those seeking comprehensive anti-aging action, while preserving skin tolerance thanks to soothing and moisturizing agents.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three star ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Retinol It stimulates collagen production, accelerates cell renewal, and visibly reduces wrinkles and fine lines. Its effectiveness is widely documented in dermatology for the treatment of skin aging.
• Ferulic acid : A powerful antioxidant, it protects the skin from damage caused by free radicals and enhances the action of retinol, while limiting irritation.
• Bakuchiol : A plant-based alternative to retinol, it offers complementary anti-aging benefits while improving skin tolerance and reducing the risk of irritation.

The presence of moisturizing agents (hyaluronic acid, squalane) and ceramides strengthens the skin barrier, making the formula suitable even for sensitive skin.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this cream in the evening, on clean, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. It is best not to combine this product with other powerful exfoliating ingredients (AHAs, BHAs, pure vitamin C) in the same routine, in order to limit the risk of irritation. However, it can be combined perfectly with moisturizing or soothing products.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strength of this product lies in the synergy between retinol, ferulic acid, and bakuchiol, offering comprehensive and well-tolerated anti-aging action. The rich and nourishing texture is suitable for dry to normal skin. The only downside is the presence of fragrance and potential allergens, which should be monitored in very reactive skin. In conclusion, this is an expert, effective, and well-formulated anti-aging cream.