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Almay Kinetin Daily Cream |
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Introduction & Overview |
Almay Kinetin Age Decelerating Daily Cream is a female-oriented anti-aging formula that may, according to the manufacturer, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other signs of aging, while boosting the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Other purported benefits include protection from sun damage and skin rejuvenation “without irritation.”
There are many similar products on the market, but we note that only a select group of anti-wrinkle creams seems to be as promising as advertised. This troubles us, considering there are many unscrupulous companies out there. We will get a closer look at this product’s formulation to determine if it may be anywhere near as effective as advertised.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
According to advertisements for this product, the formulation may consist of Kinetin and Gluconamide. The company claims the formulation may consist of additional botanicals and naturally derived ingredients, but we are unable to retrieve this information at time of review. We hope this is clarified in the near future.
The company contends that the ingredients in the formulation are “found in nature” and that they are “recommended by dermatologists.” The company also identifies Kinetin as “an anti-aging discovery found in green leafy plants.” We note, however, that the two known ingredients in the formula are also found in many mainstream and mediocre skincare products.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
Considering an official website is not available at time of review, we find it difficult to evaluate the formulation – we feel a full list of ingredients is indispensable for women concerned about the potential benefits and drawbacks of the formula.
We find the most widely recognized skin care products on the market contain a combination of advanced ingredients. These ingredients are the patented Matrixyl 3000®, Argireline®, fresh Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid. Matrixyl 3000® promotes collagen production to strengthen the structure of skin tissue; Argireline® works to relax the muscles in the face to reduce existing wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming; Hyaluronic Acid effectively retains water to increase smoothness in the skin and decrease facial wrinkles; and Collagen is the substance that gives skin its firmness. Unfortunately, this product may not contain any of these proven ingredients.
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| Lifestyle |
Advertisements hold that the purported benefits of using this product have been “proven by science”, and that they have been “clinically proven to deliver dramatic results.” However, to our knowledge, those who are curious may not be able to review the results of these supposed clinical trials. The apparent lack of an official website casts further doubt for us.
In any case, the manufacturer instructs women to use the product daily for at least eight weeks. Unfortunately, further usage instructions may simply be unavailable at this time. This troubles us, because we believe women may end up using the product in a way that was not intended, and a number of adverse reactions, such as dryness and redness, may occur.
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| Positives |
• The product may be available at reduced rates at some websites
• May contain some basic ingredients, including botanicals
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| Negatives |
• Does not contain Collagen or Hyaluronic Acid
• Money-back guarantees may not be available
• Consumer testimonials may be hard to come by
• Discounts on volume purchases may not be available
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| Final Thoughts |
Almay Kinetin Age Decelerating Daily Cream may be advertised as an effective anti-aging formula, but we are not convinced that this is the best available option at time of review. The product may be promoted by the manufacturer as unique and innovative, but we have yet to see how this is validated. We would like to see hard, concrete evidence.
The topical cream appears to be marketed towards bargain shoppers, considering it may be purchased for under $15 at some retailers’ websites. However, we suspect that the low price may be reflective of low overall quality. Some of the higher-end products may cost only slightly more, but select creams are backed by both clinical trials and consumer testimonials.
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Mabel: What moisturizer contains the highly recommended ingredients such as: Matrixyl 3000, Hyaluronic acid, collagen and Agireline?
