Rose Ingleton MD is the namesake brand of board-certified dermatologist Dr. Rose Ingleton, whose mission is to create a clean, effortless, effective skincare line to address the most common skin concerns: anti-aging, blemishes, dullness, redness, and hydration.
One thing we like about the Rose Ingleton MD skincare line is the combination of evidence-based ingredients — like vitamin C, retinol, and AHAs, — with natural fruit extracts native to Dr. Ingleton’s home island of Jamaica.
But how well do Rose Ingleton MD skincare products perform? To answer that question, we’ll have to evaluate the formulation details, including the key ingredients in Rose Ingleton MD skincare products and the research that supports (or doesn’t support) their use in skincare.
We’ll also share some Rose Ingleton MD reviews so that you can get an idea of what customers really think of these products.
What Are The Top 5 Best Rose Ingleton MD Skincare Products?
At the time of writing this review, the Rose Ingleton MD skincare line consists of just 5 products: one moisturizer and four “boosters” (aka serums). Below we’ll give you a breakdown of each product.
Rose Ingleton MD Signature Moisturizer
One of the brand’s most popular products is the Rose Ingleton MD Signature Moisturizer. It has a silky texture thanks to the combination of dimethicone (a type of silicone) with skin-nourishing emollients like caprylic/capric triglyceride and shea butter.
There’s also brightening ingredients in this formula, such as niacinamide and ascorbyl glucoside (vitamin C).
The Signature Moisturizer tackles lines and wrinkles with a powerful anti-aging ingredient — Matrixyl 3000. In case you aren’t familiar with this ingredient, it’s the trademarked peptide that’s made up of two matrikines (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7).
Matrikines are peptides that regulate cell activities through cell signaling. The two matrikines in Matrixyl 3000 work synergistically to restore and maintain the skin’s youthful appearance by signaling to cells to produce more collagen.
Plus, we love that the formula includes ceramides, the waxy lipids that help strengthen the skin barrier so it stays hydrated and healthy.
And like all Rose Ingleton MD products, the formula includes the brand’s signature Jamaican SuperFruit Blend along with hyaluronic acid. We’ll discuss these ingredients in detail in the Key Ingredients section below.
Bottom Line: Overall, Rose Ingleton MD Signature Moisturizer is a very well-rounded moisturizer with hydrating, brightening, and anti-aging ingredients.
Rose Ingleton MD Complexion Brightening Booster
The Complexion Brightening Booster is a dark spot-targeting serum that contains many of the same ingredients as the Signature Moisturizer, including Matrixyl 3000 and niacinamide, as well as a stable oil-soluble vitamin C derivative called tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THD ascorbate).
After being absorbed into the skin, THD ascorbate is converted to ascorbic acid, the active form of vitamin C. Vitamin C functions as a potent antioxidant, donating electrons to neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as the superoxide ion and peroxide that are generated when the skin is exposed to UV light.
This is important because ROS can damage collagen, which manifests as signs of premature skin aging, including wrinkles, lines, and sagging skin. Since vitamin C can protect collagen, this Rose Ingleton MD serum can help prevent signs of aging.
Vitamin C also stimulates the synthesis of new collagen in the skin. By increasing collagen levels, signs of aging will be diminished and the skin will appear more firm.
And just when you thought vitamin C couldn’t get any better, it can: vitamin C also has the ability to reduce the appearance of dark spots and improve uneven skin tone. This is accomplished through inhibition of melanin synthesis.
Melanin is a pigment that gives our skin color, but too much of this pigment can lead to undesirable dark spots called hyperpigmentation. Vitamin C decreases melanin formation by inhibiting tyrosinase, an enzyme that is required for melanin synthesis. The result is skin that appears brighter with less dark spots and a more even skin tone.
Bottom Line: The Complexion Brightening Booster combines the brightening effects of THD ascorbate with niacinamide and Matrixyl 3000, giving you a well-rounded serum for brightening and fading dark spots.
Rose Ingleton MD Calming Hydration Booster
Niacinamide makes another appearance in this calming, hydrating serum, along with Caribbean sea whip extract, allantoin, and green and white tea extracts.
All of these ingredients are known for their skin-soothing benefits, making this serum an excellent choice for those with sensitive or redness-prone skin.
In addition, allantoin is a keratolytic, which means it has the ability to smooth skin through exfoliation of the top layer of dead skin cells. Allantoin can help to increase skin smoothness, aid in wound healing, and promote cell proliferation and longevity.
Bottom Line: The Calming Hydration Booster lives up to its name with skin-calming ingredients such as niacinamide, Caribbean sea whip extract, allantoin, and green and white tea extracts.
Rose Ingleton MD Blemish Control Booster
Similar to other Rose Ingleton MD products, the Blemish Control Booster includes a high concentration of niacinamide. We already mentioned a few of the benefits of niacinamide, but did you know this ingredient is also excellent for preventing and treating acne?
Niacinamide is able to help with acne because of its antimicrobial and sebostatic effects, meaning it can help protect against the bacteria that cause acne while also helping to reduce oil production.
This serum also includes a high concentration of glycolic acid, a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin by targeting corneocytes (dead skin cells that make up the stratum corneum) in a process called corneocyte desquamation. By enhancing their breakdown and increasing the separation of skin cells, the rate of cell turnover is increased, leading to smoother, brighter skin and a more even complexion.
There’s also plenty of skin-soothing ingredients, such as aloe vera leaf juice, green tea, and turmeric. These ingredients help reduce inflammation associated with blemishes.
Bottom Line: The combination of niacinamide and glycolic acid help to keep your skin clear and bright, while soothing botanical extracts reduce inflammation associated with blemishes.
Rose Ingleton MD Retexturizing Retinol Booster
There’s many different retinoids that can be used in skin care products — like retinol, retinaldehyde, and retinyl palmitate, just to name a few — but the Rose Ingleton MD Retexturizing Retinol Booster includes a 3% encapsulated retinol complex.
Encapsulated retinol is simply retinol that has been housed in a delivery system to protect its integrity and improve its ability to penetrate into the skin effectively. This is important because retinol is extremely sensitive to light and air.
When applied to the skin, retinol is clinically proven to provide numerous benefits to the skin. For instance, according to a publication in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, retinol can minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve uneven skin tone, restore skin firmness, and shrink 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. Retinoic acid works deep within the skin where it boosts collagen synthesis, increases elasticity, and repairs connective tissue. It also increases cellular turnover, which helps to prevent clogged pores and also promotes smoother, healthier skin.
Plus, we love that the Rose Ingleton MD Retinol Serum includes plenty of soothing and hydrating ingredients, such as glycerin, aloe vera, coconut oil, and watermelon, apple, and lentil extract.
Bottom Line: Rose Ingleton MD Retinol Serum includes 3% encapsulated retinol to prevent and reduce multiple signs of aging, along with plenty of soothing and hydrating ingredients.
What Are The Key Ingredients in Rose Ingleton MD Skincare Products?
Each Rose Ingleton MD Skincare product is infused with the brand’s signature Jamaican SuperFruit Blend, featuring five highly concentrated extracts — bilberry, orange, sugar cane, lemon, and sugar maple — plus hyaluronic acid to promote a youthful, more radiant complexion. Below we’ll talk about the benefits of each of these ingredients
Bilberry
Similar to blueberries, bilberries are one of the best sources of antioxidants known as anthocyanins (these are the compounds that give bilberries their dark color).
When bilberry extract is applied to the skin, these antioxidants protect the skin from free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. They are also known to soothe skin and help reduce signs of redness.
Orange
The orange fruit extract used in Rose Ingleton MD skincare products is great for those with blemish-prone skin since this ingredient is known to reduce irritation and balance oil levels.
Sugar Cane
The brand touts that the sugar cane in Rose Ingleton MD skincare products will naturally exfoliate the skin due to the presence of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) in sugar cane.
While it’s true that AHAs can be derived from sugar cane, these extracts don’t perform the same as when pure glycolic acid (or any other AHA) is used in a product. There’s actually a big difference between the extracted, pure ingredient (i.e. glycolic acid) and the original plant material (i.e. lemon, orange, apple, and sugar cane extracts).
Additionally, the brand uses a decent amount of pure glycolic acid in the Rose Ingleton MD Blemish Control Booster.
Lemon
Lemon fruit extract is used in Rose Ingleton MD skincare products due to the presence of vitamin C in lemons.
However, similar to what we just discussed with sugar cane, you’re much better off using straight vitamin C (or a vitamin C derivative) if you want to brighten your complexion and fade dark spots.
Fortunately, many of the Rose Ingleton MD skincare products contain stable vitamin C derivatives in addition to lemon extract.
Sugar maple
Sugar maple extract has antioxidant properties that can neutralize free radicals, thereby protecting the skin from oxidative damage and preventing signs of aging.
Hyaluronic Acid
The final key ingredient that’s included in all Rose Ingleton MD Skincare products is sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid.
Sodium hyaluronate and hyaluronic acid are basically the same and the two names are used interchangeably in the skin care industry. The main differences are that sodium hyaluronate is more stable, easier to formulate, and cheaper. That’s why it is common to see sodium hyaluronate on an ingredient list even though the product name might say hyaluronic acid.
Once applied to the skin, sodium hyaluronate provides the same benefits of hyaluronic acid. Those benefits include improved skin hydration, as well as a more plump complexion with fewer lines and wrinkles.
Lastly, we wanted to mention that the brand never uses parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic dyes, fragrance, sulfates, or formaldehyde releasers to formulate Rose Ingleton MD skincare products.
How Much Do Rose Ingleton MD Skincare Products Cost?
Rose Ingleton MD skincare products are mid-range in terms of cost; they aren’t cheap but they are ridiculously expensive. For example, the Rose Ingleton Signature Moisturizer costs $85 USD for 1.7 oz (50 mL).
Where to Buy Rose Ingleton MD Skincare Products?
Rose Ingleton MD skincare products are sold on the brand’s website, as well as several third party online retailers, such as Sephora, Neiman Marcus, Violet Grey, and others.
What is The Rose Ingleton MD Return Policy?
The Rose Ingleton MD return policy states, “If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, you may return the unused portion to us for a refund or exchange within 30 days from date of purchase. Email us at [email protected], and we’ll help you with the return or exchange. We cannot accept any returns or exchanges after 30 days from the date of purchase. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. You are responsible for shipping costs for the returned product. Shipping costs are non-refundable.”
Is Rose Ingleton MD Cruelty Free?
Yes, Rose Ingleton MD skincare products are cruelty free.
Our Verdict
Overall, we think that Rose Ingleton MD skincare products are formulated well with a combination of evidence-based ingredients — like vitamin C, retinol, and AHAs, — with natural fruit extracts.
Pros
- Formulations contain evidence-based ingredients and naturally-derived botanical extracts
- Many positive Rose Ingleton MD reviews
- Rose Ingleton MD products are cruelty free
Cons
- Several Rose Ingleton MD reviews mention that they feel the products are not worth the high cost
References:
Clin Interv Aging. 2006 Dec; 1(4): 327–348.
