Topical products containing retinal, retinol, peptides and hyaluronic acid are marketed to help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and hydrate the skin. However, they remain non-surgical skincare options and do not perform the same function as Botox injections or replace them.
Retinal and peptides to support the skin’s appearance
Celimax The Vita-A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster contains retinal, peptides and panthenol. It is used in the evening to help improve the appearance of wrinkles and support the skin’s firmness and hydration. Its use requires applying sunscreen in the morning.
L'Oréal’s Micro Collagen Peptide Serum relies on micro-collagen peptides and hydrating ingredients to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and enhance the skin’s elasticity and fullness.
Formulas targeting wrinkles and sagging
SkinMedica’s TNS Advanced Serum combines growth factors and peptides to support skin renewal and improve the appearance of wrinkles, sagging and uneven skin tone.
Shiseido’s Bio-Performance Skin Filler consists of two serums intended for use in the morning and evening. It relies on hyaluronic acid to help hydrate the skin and improve the appearance of lines and loss of elasticity.
Patches for targeted areas
111SKIN’s Wrinkle Erasing Retinol Patches target areas where wrinkles appear around the eyes, forehead and mouth. The patches contain retinol, peptides, sodium hyaluronate and a vitamin C derivative, with the aim of improving the appearance of lines and hydrating the skin.
These formulas may give the skin a fuller appearance and help improve its texture with regular use. However, their results and mode of action differ from medical procedures such as Botox injections.
