Retinol-Free Overnight Creams

Pure Night's Moth Bean Seed Extract Works Like a Retinol Alternative

As much as retinol is loved for its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, stimulate the production of collagen and promote cellular turnover, the Vitamin A derivative is just too harsh for some people to handle—which makes products like Dermalogica's Pure Night all the more appealing. In place of retinol, the nourishing overnight treatment cream features a natural alternative called moth bean seed extract. This powerful ingredient is joined by other brightening and hydrating ingredients like Vitamin C, pumpkin enzymes and bird of paradise seed extract.

The retinol-free cream is a perfect nighttime moisturizer for those with sensitive skin, and it offers a simple way to tackle everything from dark spots to uneven skin tone during sleep, especially alongside other products from the PowerBright TRx system.

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Retinol-alternative Skincare
The popularity of retinol-free skincare products is on the rise, paving the way for more natural plant-based alternatives to gain market traction.
Plant-based Ingredients
Consumers are seeking out skincare products that are formulated with plant-based ingredients like moth bean seed extract as more natural alternatives to synthetic chemicals.
Gentle Skincare
The demand for gentler skincare products is growing, creating opportunities for brands to innovate by using ingredients that are less harsh on the skin, but still effective.

Sectors Adopting This

Skincare
The skincare industry can capitalize on the trend towards gentler, more natural ingredients by developing new products that provide effective, but soothing, results.
Cosmetics
Cosmetics brands can incorporate the use of plant-based ingredients like moth bean seed extract into their formulations to offer consumers more gentle and sustainable options.
Natural Health Products
With the growing consumer demand for plant-based and natural health products, the natural health industry can take advantage of the trend towards retinol-free alternatives in skincare products.
SCORE
2.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 36%
Activity 19%
Freshness 9%

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