Simplified Skin Retinol Moisturizer Cream

Our #5 Choice

Simplified Skin Retinol Moisturizer Cream is a high quality Retinol cream containing 2.5% Retinol with moisturizing jojoba oil, green tea, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins E and B5. There are no animal products in the formula, and the customer reviews are generally positive. However, it seems that this formula is not suitable for all skin types, since the high percentage of Retinol and soy derivatives might cause skin irritations or breakouts for certain people.

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Editor's Rating: Average

Introduction

In the #5 spot, we have Retinol Moisturizer Cream by Simplified Skin. It looks like quite an impressive product at a glance. It has a high percentage of Retinol, and 5 other key ingredients. However, 2.5% Retinol is quite a high concentration considering that Retinol has been found to be effective for supporting dermal architecture at only 1%. Other things we liked about this product include the fact that it’s made in the USA and doesn’t include any parabens, sulfates, gluten, or fragrance. We’re big supporters of the philosophy that products shouldn’t have unnecessary extras. It does, however, contain a soy derivative which can be an allergen for some. We read reviews to get a feel for how this product works and many were happy with the results while others found the cream to be too tough on their skin and experienced burning or breakouts. Fortunately, if you are unsatisfied with this product, Simplified Skin has a 100% money-back guarantee with no questions asked.

Ingredients

There is a significant number of active ingredients, but their percentages and quantities are not available to potential customers.

  • Retinol (2.5%) - Stimulates cell turnover, collagen synthesis, and elastin production.
  • Organic Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil) - Provides anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory effects without clogging pores.
  • Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter) - Softens and hydrates.
  • Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) - Provides antioxidant protection.
  • Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) - A humectant that helps skin retain moisture.
  • Organic Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract) - Contains antioxidants to repair damage caused by sunlight.
  • How To Use

    After washing, then applying a toner and a serum, you should apply this cream. Apply all over face, neck, and decollete. Can be applied day or night, using sunscreen appropriately, and under makeup.

    Price

    Simplified Skin Retinol Moisturizer Cream costs $15 for a 50ml/1.7 oz. bottle. This seems like an appealing price. Although, you should take note that some of the cream will be lost by squirting out of the pump and that there is no effective method to get all of the cream out of the bottle. Plus, you will need to combine this cream with others in order to fully care for your skin.

    Guarantee

    There was a 100% satisfaction guarantee on the Simplified Skin website that can be redeemed by contacting Simplified Skin through email but it is unclear how long this guarantee is good for.

    Conclusion

    Even though the percentage of Retinol in this product is too high, we do suspect that all of the added hydrating and antioxidant-boosting ingredients should help most people to cope with the harshness of Retinol. However, there is no information on the percentages available to help us support that claim. Aside from Retinol, the only other percentages that Simplified Skin provides are that the product is 98% natural and 71% organic. We are left wondering what happened to the other 2% and what is the unnatural ingredient.

    Whether this ingredient blend works for your skin or doesn’t, the performance of the bottle is sub-par. Normally, we like when our creams come in a pump bottle but in this case, the cream is just too thin and the pump too poorly designed for you to control the amount of cream that comes out at a time. Many of the reviews we read reported losing cream because it sprayed out or wouldn’t come out of the bottle when the quantity got low. This product comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee if you are not happy with the product or its results, which you very likely will end up needing to redeem. You should also consider that this is not an all-in-one product which means that you will have to spend money on other products in order to achieve the full effect. All in all, this is a decent product but there are certainly better products out there.

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    Alexia Cook

    Alexia Cook, Senior Editor

    Alexia Cook is a licensed Master Cosmetologist and Esthetician with over 20 years experience. She received her degrees from Boca Beauty Academy in Boca Raton, Florida. Starting at a young age, she has always been interested in treating skin to bring out its true beauty. She knows that the basis of gorgeous skin is adopting a proper skincare routine and using top quality products. Her passion for helping people find effective skincare products led her to the role of Editor for My Beauty Care Center™. In her free time, she is an avid traveler and loves learning the beauty of different cultures.