{"id":17493,"date":"2022-11-29T09:30:31","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T04:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/?p=17493"},"modified":"2025-10-19T05:29:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T00:29:46","slug":"advanced-clinicals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedermreview.com\/advanced-clinicals\/","title":{"rendered":"Advanced Clinicals Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Advanced Clinicals is a \u201cproblem-solving\u201d skin care line that was originally developed by chemists who wanted to create effective formulations using advanced technology. The brand\u2019s mission is to offer skin care solutions at attainable prices for their customers, which is why all Advanced Clinicals skin care products retail for under $20. Knowing that advanced treatments for anti-aging, general skin care, as well as niche problem areas, like stretch marks and age spots, were often associated with a high price tag, Advanced Clinicals made it a priority to combat this with cost-effective, large-sized solutions in easy-to-dispense packaging. Advanced Clinicals is formulated in their own lab and manufactured in their own FDA-inspected facility in Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/td> 1<\/td>Carrot & Stick <\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>Review<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>-<\/td>Advanced Clinicals<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

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What\u2019s Inside Advanced Clinicals Skin Care?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a closer look at the active ingredients commonly used in Advanced Clinicals skin care products. Vitamin C, peptides, and retinol make up the core ingredients for the Advanced Clinicals skin care line. These ingredients should all be part of your skincare routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamin C
\n<\/b>We’ve been hearing for years that Vitamin C is the best anti-aging ingredient. It\u2019s a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vitamin C also helps fade dark spots, evens out skin tone, and increases radiance. As if that wasn\u2019t enough, research suggests that when vitamin C is applied to the skin, it significantly reverses aging-related structural changes by influencing collagen and elastin synthesis.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s in the Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Serum, Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid Facial Mist, and Vitamin C Brightening Face and Body Cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But our favorite Vitamin C serum is Carrot & Stick The Defence Serum<\/a>. It contains 3 distinct types of Vitamin C that work together to help fight free radical damage. We recommend using it every morning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Peptides
\n<\/b>As you age, your body\u2019s production of collagen and elastin slows down. These two proteins are responsible for your skin’s structural support. As a result, the skin loses its natural plumpness and smoothness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While collagen is necessary for maintaining youthful-looking skin, the collagen protein is too large to absorb into the skin topically. That’s why applying skin care products that contain collagen won’t provide the anti-aging benefits you’re looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is where peptides come into action. Peptides are the building blocks of protein, and they are easily absorbed into the deeper layers of skin due to their smaller size.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced Clinicals Peptide Facial Serum is made with 6 peptides\u00a0 to help reduce the look of premature aging and improve skin elasticity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a peptide serum, we recommend <\/span>Carrot & Stick The Repair Serum<\/a><\/strong>. It contains 7 plant-based peptides to promote plumper and smoother-looking skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Retinol
\n<\/b>Retinol is the go-to anti-aging ingredient recommended by dermatologists and skin experts. It\u2019s clinically proven to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve uneven skin tone, restore skin firmness, and shrink the appearance of enlarged pores.<\/span><\/p>\n

The only downside? Retinol can often lead to side effects like skin dryness, peeling, and irritation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s in the Advanced Clinicals Encapsulated Retinol Face Cream, Retinol Anti-Wrinkle Face Serum, and Retinol Anti-Aging Face and Body Cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use retinoids at night. We recommend Carrot & Stick The Retinol Serum.<\/a> <\/strong>This formula contains a next-generation retinol complex and potent antioxidants to help reduce visible signs of aging and damage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key products<\/span><\/h2>\n

Currently, Advanced Clinicals offers 50 different skin care products, including creams, lotions, oils, serums, problem-solvers, masks, and skin care for men. In this section, we\u2019ll discuss three of the most popular Advanced Clinicals skin care products: Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion, Coconut Oil Moisturizing Cream, and Retinol Advanced Firming Cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced Clinicals Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion is a body and face moisturizer that is said to help promote soft, plump skin with consistent use. To use, apply a sufficient amount of lotion onto cleansed face, neck, and hands. Gently massage into skin using upward circular motions, paying special attention to the wrinkles, until fully absorbed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced Clinicals Coconut Oil Moisturizing Cream is a body and face moisturizer that is said to nourish and renew dull, parched skin for deep hydration. This cream absorbs quickly and does not leave a greasy feeling. Apply a generous amount onto cleansed face, neck, and hands. Gently massage into skin using upward circular motions, paying special attention to wrinkles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream is a body and face moisturizer that is said to reduce the visible signs of aging as it helps replenish your moisture barrier. This retinol cream is gentle enough to be used daily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Key formulation<\/span><\/h2>\n

In order to find the formulation details for Advanced Clinicals skin care products, we had to search third party websites because the brand does not list the product ingredients on their website. Below we\u2019ll discuss the formulation details for each of the key products mentioned above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced Clinicals Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion contains a high concentration of mineral oil. Mineral oil is a clear, odorless oil derived from a mineral source, typically a distillate of petroleum, that functions as an emollient. After application, mineral oil forms a protective film on the surface of skin that helps to prevent evaporation of the skin\u2019s natural moisture. Another key ingredient is hydrolyzed collagen. The term \u201chydrolyzed\u201d means that the collagen protein has been broken down into amino acids so that this ingredient can better penetrate the skin. Hydrolyzed collagen is thought to replenish collagen levels in the skin that become depleted with age and from exposure to free radicals that degrade collagen. The result is skin that appears more firm and plump.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the name implies, one of the key ingredients in the Advanced Clinicals Coconut Oil Moisturizing Cream is coconut oil. Coconut oil is an occlusive emollient, which means it forms a layer on the surface of skin to help lock in moisture. The fatty acids in coconut oil also help to replenish the skin\u2019s barrier function. Lastly, the lauric acid found in coconut oil has antibacterial properties, which may be helpful for those with acne. Other beneficial ingredients in Advanced Clinicals Coconut Oil Moisturizing Cream include Aloe vera leaf juice, mineral oil, chamomile extract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Like the other two Advanced Clinicals moisturizers, the Retinol Advanced Firming Cream contains a high concentration of mineral oil to help keep the skin soft and smooth. This anti-aging cream also includes pure retinol. Retinol has the capability of minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving uneven skin tone, restoring skin firmness, and shrinking the appearance of enlarged pores. Retinol provides all of these benefits by first being converted to retinoic acid (its active form) after being absorbed into the skin. <\/span>Retinoic acid also <\/span>functions as an antioxidant and helps the skin combat free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019d like to point out one safety issue with Advanced Clinicals products: the brand uses the preservative DMDM hydantoin in several of their products. DMDM hydantoin is an antimicrobial formaldehyde releaser preservative that some consider to be unsafe because of the formaldehyde. While it has been approved safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel, this ingredient can cause irritation or an allergic reaction on sensitive skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced Clinicals Reviews<\/span><\/h2>\n

It appears that Advanced Clinicals only includes a select few reviews on their website, and only positive reviews for that matter. For example, Advanced Clinicals reviews for the Retinol Advanced Firming Cream say things like \u201cbetter than Neutrogena\u201d and \u201cHoly crap this stuff is GREAT.” Similar to their lack of transparency with the product formulations, it appears that Advanced Clinicals does not want to display all customer reviews for their products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are some alternatives to Advanced Clinicals?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking for skincare products to address the signs of aging, we recommend Carrot & Stick<\/a><\/strong>. Carrot & Stick maximizes the use of powerful ingredients and minimizes the use of superficial ones, resulting in advanced skincare solutions that help promote healthy, more youthful-looking skin. We recommend The Repair Serum<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong>, followed by The Multi Lift Moisturizer<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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