The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
Works like retinol but converts faster on your skin, so results come sooner with less irritation.
Good for: Anti-aging
A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Good for: Hydrating
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
Works like retinol but converts faster on your skin, so results come sooner with less irritation.
Monteil R et al., Enhancing Facial Rejuvenation Outcomes With a Novel Retinaldehyde-Based Cream: A Comparative Randomized Intra-Individual Study, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2025;24(12):e70555 — split-face RCT of topical retinaldehyde cream
Siddiqui Z et al., Comparing Tretinoin to Other Topical Therapies: A Systematic Review, American Journal of Clinical Dermatology 2024;25(6):873-890 — SR recommending retinaldehyde as a second-line retinoid precursor for tretinoin-intolerant patients
Spierings NMK, Evidence for the Efficacy of Over-the-counter Vitamin A Cosmetic Products in the Improvement of Facial Skin Aging: A Systematic Review, Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology 2021;14(9):33-40 — SR covering topical retinaldehyde for facial aging
A workhorse hydrator that pulls water into your skin. In nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Danby SG et al., Different types of emollient cream exhibit diverse physiological effects on the skin barrier in adults with atopic dermatitis, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2022;47(6):1154-1164 — glycerol+urea emollient delivered superior barrier-strengthening and irritant protection
Youssef R et al., Glycerol 85% efficacy on atopic skin and its microbiome: a randomized controlled trial, Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2021;32(7):730-736 — topical glycerol 85% RCT on atopic skin
Evans NJ et al., Human axillary skin condition is improved following incorporation of glycerol into the stratum corneum from an antiperspirant formulation, Archives of Dermatological Research 2017;309(9):739-748 — 4% glycerol penetrated axillary SC, reduced irritation, improved hydration
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains silicones: Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerNo irritancy evidence. CIR rates this safe as used; some shoppers avoid it by preference.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Niacinamide
- Diisostearyl Malate
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polypropylsilsesquioxane
- Panthenol
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Lecithin
- Carbomer
- Arginine
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Tocopherol
- Retinal (0.1%)
- Xanthan Gum
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Adenosine
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Sodium Lactate
- Hydrolyzed Sponge
- Disodium EDTA
- Polysorbate 20
- Ascorbic Acid
- Glucose
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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