Ingredient glossary
Adenosine
INCI: Adenosine
Solid and proven
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What it does
- anti aging
- firming
- wrinkle smoothing
moderate evidenceRandomized trials of adenosine-containing creams report statistically significant but moderate reductions in wrinkle parameters and improved elasticity compared with placebo though some studies show the carrier dominating the effect.
On a label: usually effective at 0.04-0.1%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- dry
- photoaged
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- peptides
- retinoids
- niacinamide
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