AlphaRet, AlphaRet Intensive & AlphaRet Clearing Serum – what’s the difference?
Skinbetter Science is a brand we have been carrying for around 2 years now and had lots of great feedback from our clients. A question we get asked a lot is what’s the difference between the 3 AlphaRet Serums and do I need to use them all?
Firstly, what is AlphaRet?
AlphaRet is a patented technology that successfully combines a retinoid and an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) for effective and tolerable skin rejuvenation. It addresses skin-ageing concerns with this revolutionary double conjugated retinoid. The ingredient is called Ethyl lactyl retinoate and is a proprietary blend of lactic acid and retinoids that provides exfoliation and boosts collagen production.
AlphaRet Range
There are 3 night time serums in the AlphaRet range:
- AlphaRet Overnight Cream
- Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream
- AlphaRet Clearing Serum
The ingredients between the 3 are very similar and only slight elements change to make them more suited to certain skin types/concerns. Therefore, only 1 AlphaRet serum is needed in your skincare routine.
So, how to chose between the 3?
The difference between the AlphaRet and Intensive AlphaRet is the order/potency of the Sodium Glycolate (salt of Glycolic Acid) and Glycolic Acid. In the Intensive version the Glycolic Acid comes before the Sodium Gyycolate to make the formulation more intensive where as in the AlphaRet it is Sodium Glycolic followed by Glycolic Acid. All ingredients thereafter are exactly the same and in the exact same order too.
This swap between the Glycolic Acid means that AlphaRet has around 10% concentration versus around 18% in the Intensive.
The AlphaRet Clearing Serum is a much newer addition to the range. This still contains the patented AlphaRet -Retinoid and Lactic Acid combination, but this product contains no Glycolic Acid and instead is formulated with BHA salicylic acid.
Which product is best for me?
We do recommend a consultation to assess your skin type, condition and concerns to work out which AlphaRet serum would be best suited to you. To give you a brief outline:
AlphaRet Overnight Cream
Skin Type – All skin types. Good for normal, more sensitive, drier skins.
Designed to – Improves the appearance of lines, wrinkles, uneven tone and texture.
KEY INGREDIENTS:
- AlphaRet: a unique combination of a retinoid and an AHA (lactic acid).
- Glycolic Acid: helps retexturize and enhances performance of AlphaRet.
- Targeted Peptide Blend: helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles, skin firmness and resiliency.
- Ultra Hydrating Blend of Ceramides, Squalane, Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid: helps to counteract dryness, providing hydration and moisture.
- Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Bisabolol, and Green Tea Extract: ingredients with calming properties that also help reduce the appearance of redness.
- Vitamins C & E and CoEnzyme Q10: provide antioxidant protection.
AlphaRet Intensive Overnight Cream
Skin Type – Good for tolerant skins; those with sun damaged and age concerns.
Designed for: Improves the appearance of lines, wrinkles, uneven tone and texture
KEY INGREDIENTS:
- AlphaRet: a unique combination of a retinoid and an AHA (lactic acid).
- Glycolic Acid: our highest level of glycolic acid to help retexturize and increase the efficacy of AlphaRet.
- Targeted Peptide Blend: helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles, skin firmness and resiliency.
- Ultra Hydrating Blend of Ceramides, Squalane, Niacinamide and Hyaluronic Acid: helps to counteract dryness, providing hydration and moisture.
- Allantoin Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Bisabolol, and Green Tea Extract: ingredients with calming properties that also help reduce the appearance of redness.
- Vitamins C & E and CoEnzyme Q10: provide antioxidant protection.
AlphaRet Clearing Serum
Skin Type – Acne prone, oily skins
Designed for: Improves the appearance of skin clarity, pores, and overall tone and texture.
KEY INGREDIENTS:
- AlphaRet: a unique combination of a retinoid and an AHA (lactic acid).
- Salicylic Acid: a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps improve the appearance of skin clarity and pores.
- Lactic Acid: an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) with moisturizing and retexturizing properties.
- Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate: help improve moisture.
- Zinc PCA: helps balance oil in blemish-prone skin.
- Botanical Complex: patented peptide blend that includes ingredients with calming and skin clarifying properties.
- Bisabolol, Ginger Root Extract, Algae/Botanical Blend: help reduce the appearance of redness.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract: a form of green tea extract with antioxidant properties and is gentle to the skin.
- Decylene Glycol: moisturizing ingredient that helps reduce skin surface sebum and improve the appearance of skin clarity.