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Age Focus Prime Polynoid Wrinkle Cream

Isa Knox - Age Focus Prime Polynoid Wrinkle Cream

Product overview

Brand: Isa Knox
Product Name: Age Focus Prime Polynoid Wrinkle Cream
Korean Product Name: 에이지 포커스 프라임 폴리노이드 링클 크림
Capacity: 30ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: Anti-Wrinkle
Original Retail Price: 70,000 KRW
Date of Release: September 2023
Shelf life: 3 years before opening. 12 months after opening.

Ingredients

Notable allergens: Alcohol, Essential Oils, Fragrance.

Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Betaine, Glycerin, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Alanyl Glutamine, Panthenol, Trehalose, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Beheneth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Ectoin, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Kernel Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Bakuchiol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica, Polyethoxylated Retinamide (Methoxy PEG-12 Retinamide), Sodium Metabisulfite, Alcohol Denat., Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Extract, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Trisodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Beta-Glucan, Iron Oxide Red, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Sodium Acetate, Citric Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol

정제수, 펜타에리스리틸테트라에틸헥사노에이트, 다이프로필렌글라이콜, 하이드로제네이티드폴리데센,베타인, 글리세린, 베헤닐알코올, 다이메티콘, 1,2-헥산다이올, 스테아릴알코올, 알라닐글루타민, 판테놀, 트레할로오스, 하이드로제네이티드팜오일, 베헤네스-20, 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드, 시어버터, 해바라기씨오일, 오일팜오일, 엑토인, 피토스테릴/이소스테아릴/세틸/스테아릴/베헤닐다이머디리놀리에이트, 토코페릴아세테이트, 실리카, 소듐폴리아크릴레이트, 오일팜커넬오일, 마이크로크리스탈린왁스, 트로메타민, 카보머, 바쿠치올, 폴리비닐알코올, 토코페롤, 티타늄디옥사이드(CI 77891), 마이카,폴리에톡실레이티드레틴아마이드(메톡시피이지-12레틴아마이드), 소듐메타바이설파이트, 변성알코올, 돌콩오일,다이메틸아이소소바이드, 육두구추출물, 에칠헥실메톡시신나메이트, 트라이소듐이디티에이, 잔탄검, 베타-글루칸,적색산화철, 하이드록시피나콜론레티노에이트, 베타-카로틴, 당근추출물, 당근씨오일, 소듐아세테이트, 시트릭애씨드, 트라이에톡시카프릴릴실레인, 향료, 헥실신남알, 리 날룰, 리모넨, 시트로넬올

Product description

“Age Focus Prime Polynoid Wrinkle Cream” (a wrinkle-improving functional cosmetic) is an anti-aging wrinkle cream that effectively reduces the appearance of wrinkles. The cream was formulated with Medimin A, a wrinkle-improving functional retinoid ingredient. “Age Focus Prime Polynoid Wrinkle Cream” features a smooth texture characterised by a dense elasticity, which adheres with precision to the contours of the skin and leaves skin moisturised, toned, and resilient.

Highly-concentrated retinoid cream designed for intensive wrinkle reduction.
Experience twice the effectiveness* in just two weeks.
*Compared to Isa Knox Age Focus Prime Wrinkle for All Serum.

Discover the new Pro-Retinoid™

Experience the transformation of your skin as it becomes increasingly more firm with each passing day. “I’m interested in retinoid products, but I’m not quite sure which one would be best for me.””I’m looking for a wrinkle cream that delivers exceptional results.””If you’re looking for advice on retinol and retinoids, ask experienced older women who have tried them all.” We interviewed 40 women aged 40 to 59, who have prior experience using retinol and retinoid products. 

  • 97.5% expressed confidence that continued use of this product will effectively reduce the appearance of their wrinkles.
  • 95% reported experiencing a noticeable decrease in skin tightness upon application.
  • 95% found that their skin felt nourished after using the product.
  • 93.8% noted that the product was deeply absorbed into their skin.

The following reviews are from older women who were so impressed with the Polynoid Wrinkle Cream after 2 weeks of using the product, that they continued using it for an additional two months.

“I noticed that the surface of my skin felt bouncy and firm, as if I had applied collagen directly to it. The product spreads easily, absorbs quickly, and thanks to of its superb moisturizing properties, I didn’t experience any dryness whatsoever.”

“I was worried about my neck lines, so I decided to apply the product on my neck as well and I found that the results in that area were particularly impressive.”

Research conducted by: Embrain Public.
Participants: 40 women aged 40-59.
Date: 1-14 February 2022.

“Polynoid Wrinkle Cream” embodies Isa Knox’s unique retinoid heritage

  • In 2001 Isa Knox introduced “Wrinkle Declline” – the first-ever retinoid wrinkle-improving functional cosmetic. Isa Knox’s “Wrinkle Decline” became the first wrinkle-improving functional cosmetic to be certified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in Korea. The product was formulated with the wrinkle-improving functional retinoid ingredient, Medimin A (Polyethoxylated Retinamide).
  • In 2019 Isa Knox introduced “Age Focus Prime Double Effect Eye For All Cream” featuring Prime Pro-Retinol™. The product includes Beta-carotene (Phyto Pro-Retinol™), a precursor to retinol that can be used in the morning and evening. It also contains Phyto-DNA, which offers comprehensive care for the entire skin. Additionally, it features a complex that promotes skin firmness and health (only included in the toner, emulsion, and cream of the Age Focus Prime line).
  • In 2022 Isa Knox introduced “Age Focus Prime Wrinkle For All Serum” featuring Prime Retinoid™. The product contains plant-derived beta-carotene, Phyto-DNA, Bakuchiol, and, for the first time in an Isa Knox product, the firming ingredient Granactive Retinoid (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate). Lastly, it also includes a complex that includes Cedrol (only included in the serum of the Age Focus Prime line).
  • In 2023 Isa Knox introduced “Age Focus Prime Polynoid Wrinkle Cream” featuring Pro Retinoid™. The product includes a complex that consists of wrinkle-improving functional retinoid ingredient Medimin A, along with Bakuchiol, and firming retinoid ingredient Granactive Redinoid (only included in the Polynoid Cream).

0.63% Pro Retinoid™

The Polynoid Cream was formulated with 0.63% Pro Retinoid™, an ingredient pioneered by Isa Knox that combines retinoids with advanced stabilisation technology.

  • Medimin A (Polyethoxylated Retinamide), Wrinkle-Improving Functional Ingredient – Medimin A is a retinoid ingredient that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and resulted in the creation of the first wrinkle-improving functional cosmetic in Korea. Thanks to LG Household & Health Care’s advanced retinoid research technology, Medimin A has been enhanced with improved stability through encapsulation, ensuring a more comfortable application on the skin.
  • Granactive Retinoid (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate), Skin Firming Ingredient – Granactive Retinoid is a retinoid ingredient that enhances skin elasticity. LG Household & Health Care has introduced this ingredient for the first time in Isa Knox’s “Polynoid Cream”.
  • Bakuchiol, Anti-Aging Ingredient – Bakuchiol has become increasingly popular worldwide as a skincare ingredient, with over 1000 skin studies published since 2015 backing its effectiveness  Derived from plants, Bakuchiol is a gentle anti-aging ingredient.

Isa Knox’s “Polynoid Cream” reduces the appearance of crow’s feet and nasolabial fold wrinkles in half the time.
Experience the same remarkable results that previously took 4 weeks with the Wrinkle For All Serum alone. By combining the serum and cream, you’ll start noticing visible improvements in just two weeks!

Improvement effects on crow’s feet:

Improvement effects on nasolabial folds:

Photos depict subjects whose improvement rate aligns with the average improvement rate observed in the study.
Tests conducted by: P&K Skin Research Center Co. Ltd.
Participants: 20 women aged 40-59.
Date: 20 February – 21 March 2023.

Skin texture improved by 11.5% overnight after just one application

Improvement effects on skin texture:

Photos depict subjects whose improvement rate aligns with the average improvement rate observed in the study.
Tests conducted by: P&K Skin Research Center Co. Ltd.
Participants: 20 women aged 40-59.
Date: 21 February – 22 March 2023.

Isa Knox’s “Polynoid Cream” helps improve skin elasticity at a deeper level

Improvement effects on deep skin elasticity around crow’s feet and cheeks:

Tests conducted by: P&K Skin Research Center Co. Ltd.
Participants: 20 women aged 40-59.
Date: 21 February – 22 March 2023.

Isa Knox’s “Polynoid Cream” helps improve skin dermal density by 36.7% after 4 weeks of use

Skin dermal density:

Photos depict subjects whose improvement rate aligns with the average improvement rate observed in the study.
Tests conducted by: P&K Skin Research Center Co. Ltd.
Participants: 20 women aged 40-59.
Date: 21 February – 22 March 2023.

Featuring an elastic formula that adheres firmly and precisely to even the deepest wrinkle and curves

The product boasts a smooth texture, characterised by a dense elasticity, which adheres with precision to the contours of the skin and leaves skin moisturised, toned, and resilient.

How to use Isa Knox’s “Polynoid Wrinkle Cream”

Before your moisturising cream, apply the product to the areas where you’re most concerned about wrinkles.

Tips

  • It’s best to use the product at night as it can make your skin more sensitive if used during the day (if you use the product during the day, make sure to apply sunscreen afterwards).
  • Avoid using any scrub, exfoliating products, or products containing vitamin C while using Isa Knox’s “Polynoid Wrinkle Cream”.

Storage and handling precautions

  • To preserve the freshness of the retinoid-based ingredients, remember to close the cap tightly after use before storing it. For optimal freshness, we recommend using the product within 3 months of opening.
  • Retinoid-based products can make your skin more sensitive. If this happens, you can apply a moisturiser before using the product or adjust the amount and frequency of use to give your skin time to adjust.
  • Avoid using the product on irritated or wounded areas.
  • Keep away from high temperatures and direct sunlight.

Directions

Before your moisturising cream, apply the product to the areas where you’re most concerned about wrinkles.

It’s best to use the product at night as it can make your skin more sensitive if used during the day (if you use the product during the day, make sure to apply sunscreen afterwards).

Avoid using any scrub, exfoliating products, or products containing vitamin C while using Isa Knox’s “Polynoid Wrinkle Cream”.

Recommended order of use (day & night):
Age Focus Prime Double Effect Ampoule Skin Softener > Age Focus Prime Wrinkle For All Serum > Age Focus Prime Double Effect Emulsion > Age Focus Prime Polynoid Wrinkle Cream > Age Focus Prime Double Effect Eye For All Cream

Precautions

  1. Immediately stop using the product if you experience any abnormal reactions such as red blotches, swelling and/or itchiness while using the product, or in case such symptoms appear when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight after use.  If condition worsens after regular use, consult a dermatologist.
  2. Do not use the product on open wounds.
  3. Storage and handling precautions:
    • Keep out of the reach of children.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight.

Other editions and formulations

  • Age Focus Phyto Pro-Retinol Wrinkle Serum [launched: September 2016, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]
  • X2D2 Wrinkle Focus Serum [launched: September 2015, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]
  • X2D2 Wrinkle A440 Serum [launched: November 2012, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]
  • Wrinkle Decline-Double Effect [launched: October 2005, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]
  • Wrinkle Decline [launched: November 1999, formulated and manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care]

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Review

Source: Isa Knox official website and official product packaging
Translation: © 2024 Odile Monod. You may not reproduce the above translation for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the translator.

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