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The Retinol 0.3 Cream

Moisturizer

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13 of 51 ingredients flagged

Silicone
Dimethicone
Fungal acne trigger
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Pregnancy caution
Retinol
Potential irritant
Retinol
Strong active
Retinol, Ascorbic Acid

Key ingredientsPanthenol (B5), Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin C derivative

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Light emollient from coconut. Generally fungal-acne friendly.

  3. 3Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  4. 4Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  5. 5Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilFungal acne trigger

    Nourishing oil, moderately comedogenic.

  6. 6Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  7. 7Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  8. 8Cetearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  9. 9Trehalose

    Sugar that helps skin hold water under stress.

  10. 10Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  11. 11Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

    Rich, nourishing plant butter. Great for dry skin.

  12. 12Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  13. 13DimethiconeSilicone

    Silicone that gives a silky finish and a breathable moisture barrier.

  14. 14Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
  15. 15Polyglyceryl-10 StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  16. 16Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  17. 17Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  18. 18Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  19. 19Carbomer

    Gives the product its texture.

  20. 20RetinolStrong activePregnancy cautionPotential irritant

    Gold-standard vitamin A. Speeds cell turnover for smoother, clearer, younger-looking skin. Start slow.

  21. 21Tromethamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  22. 22Glyceryl StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  23. 23Polysilicone-11
  24. 24Sodium Sulfite
  25. 25Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract

    A botanical extract. Usually present in small amounts for antioxidant or soothing benefits.

  26. 26Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  27. 27Glyceryl Caprylate
  28. 28Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  29. 29Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
  30. 30Tocotrienols
  31. 31Stearic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  32. 32Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  33. 33Palmitic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  34. 34Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  35. 35Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  36. 36Adenosine

    Smooths the look of wrinkles and calms skin.

  37. 37Sodium Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  38. 38Sorbitan IsostearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  39. 391,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  40. 40Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
  41. 41Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  42. 42Beta-Carotene
  43. 43Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  44. 44Myristic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  45. 45Hyaluronic Acid

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  46. 46Lauric AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  47. 47Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.

  48. 48Ascorbic AcidStrong active

    The most researched vitamin C. Brightens, fades dark spots and boosts collagen. Can tingle.

  49. 49Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  50. 503-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

    A stable, gentle form of vitamin C for brightness and antioxidant protection.

  51. 51Glutathione