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You agree to indemnify and hold Space NK (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. The A+ Serum promises to reduce signs of lines and wrinkles, improve skin clarity, and accelerate surface skin cell turnover. Although I haven’t used it long enough to notice major changes, I can say that this product doesn’t dry out my skin, which is something I haven’t found in a retinol product thus far. I like to use it every other night (so my skin can get used to retinol again), and I always layer a moisturizer after applying this product to make sure dryness doesn't become an issue. It’s been advised by professionals to avoid applying retinols alongside acne products with benzoyl peroxide, because mixing the two will basically cancel out the effectiveness of each product. So always make sure you steer clear of benzoyl peroxide when applying a this product, or other retinoids in general. Regarding anti-aging, there is a pretty recent, Estee Lauder sponsored study that compared the in-vitro (not on real human beings but on skin models) collagen-boosting effectiveness of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, tretinoin, good old retinol and retinyl palmitate(RP). The results are pretty encouraging showing that" HPR had greater levels of gene transcription than retinol and RP (RP) at the same concentrations ... however, HPR did not achieve gene transcription levels of ATRA (tretinoin)." But, a much higher dose might be tolerated from HPR and the highestdose of HPR out-performed tretinoin. Pretty encouraging, though we are very much waiting for a study to confirm all this on real human beings. Sunflower Seed Oil: This moisturizing oil is thought to boost the skin’s natural moisture barrier, to provide long term hydration.Trans-retinoic acid ester (retinol) complex reduces the appearance of pores and wrinkles while visibly improving the signs of premature ageing, including fine lines, uneven texture, age spots, dryness and dullness. Balanced with blue tansy and German chamomile essential oils, both rich in soothin blue azulene, the look of surface redness is visibly balanced for a calm, even-toned complexion. Luna is clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines, radiance and skin smoothness in as little as four weeks, while advanced retinol ester, mixed with potent botanicals, makes this product the ultimate transformational, soothing, sleeping night oil.

Among the expansive landscape of facial exfoliants, there is a subset of product I like to call “fake retinols.” Fake retinols, which do contain retinol for the record, look remarkably similar to real retinols and tout the same benefits — more cell turnover, smaller pores, better skin texture, a brand new face that is 40 percent more attractive according to conventional beauty standards — but without the terrible side effects that we associate with retinol, like irritation and flaking. “We want to give you everything you want, without any catch or sacrifice on your part,” they say to you. Doesn’t that just sound like a scam? They are also really expensive. As HPR is pretty new there isn't that much independent research we could findyet. We found two Italian studies both examining the efficacy of HPR combined with other things (retinol in both cases, and papain in one of them) for the treatment of acne. Both studies found the formulas effectivebut they contained other things too, so it's hard to judge how well HPR did. Avocado Seed Oil: A potent moisturizer, avocado seed oil can help restore hydration in the skin, and nourish it with vital nutrients. Secondly, the color of Sunday Riley Luna is very blue. In fact, it is so blue that once applied to the skin, it will be visible, even if thoroughly massaged into the skin. This creates an aesthetic concern and makes it impractical to use the oil during day time.

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use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. Ylang Ylang Oil: This Sunday Riley Luna ingredient may help with regulating sebum production in the skin. German Chamomile: Believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, the chamomile oil in Sunday Riley Luna may soothe the skin and provide long term anti aging benefits (as skin aging has been linked to inflammatory processes). Trans Retinol Ester: This Sunday Riley Luna ingredient is a form of retinol, a well-known skin care chemical. However, it’s important to note that trans retinol ester is not the same version of retinol that is more commonly found in skin care products. Further, this version of retinol has not been studied as extensively.

The Sunday Riley Luna night oil is formulated to be used at night, before going to sleep. There are several reasons why this oil should not be used during day time. For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Blood Orange Oil: Like chamomile, blood orange oil is also thought to have anti inflammatory effects on the skin. Those who are looking to buy this night oil for the retinol benefits may be better served purchasing an alternative retinol serum or cream with less exotic ingredients, at a lower cost. Sunday Riley Luna Side Effects

The big promise ofHPR is that it's similarly active as retinoic acid (no conversion needed, remember) but without the irritation. According to the manufacturer's tests, 24 hours of an occlusive patch with 0.5% HPR resulted insignificantly lower irritation than 0.5% retinol. Also, there was a "dramatic reduction of lines and wrinkles" after applying 0.2% HPR around the eyes twice a day for 14 days. With an expensive product like Sunday Riley Luna, it’s a good idea to dive right into the ingredients. This oil has many chemicals beneficial to the skin, and can provide vital hydration. For example, here are just some of the ingredients in this night oil: Firstly, because this night oil contains a version of retinol, there is an increased potential of skin damage. Retinol can temporarily weaken the skin’s natural defenses, which may increase potential damage from UV radiation in sun rays.