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Retinal + Niacinamide Youth Serum

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5 of 46 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Oil
Pregnancy caution
Retinal
Potential irritant
Retinal
Strong active
Retinal

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Squalane, Retinal, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides

Ingredients

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

  1. 1Water/Aqua/Eau

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Butylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  3. 3Triethylhexanoin
  4. 4Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3. Balances oil, refines pores, fades marks and strengthens the barrier. A true all-rounder.

  5. 5Squalane

    Lightweight, skin-identical oil that softens without feeling greasy.

  6. 6Cyclodextrin
  7. 7Glycerin

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

  8. 8Hydrogenated Lecithin

    Skin-softening phospholipid that helps deliver ingredients.

  9. 9Polyglyceryl-10 MyristateFungal acne trigger

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

  10. 10Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract

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

  11. 11Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  12. 12Arginine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  13. 13RetinalStrong activePregnancy cautionPotential irritant

    One step closer to retinoic acid than retinol, so faster results.

  14. 14Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Root Extract

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

  15. 15Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  16. 16Hordeum Vulgare Extract

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

  17. 17Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi Mushroom) Stem Extract

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

  18. 18Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

  19. 19Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed OilFungal acne trigger

    A nourishing plant oil that softens and protects skin.

  20. 20Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract

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

  21. 21Ceramide NP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  22. 22Ceramide AP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  23. 23Phytosphingosine

    Ceramide building block with calming properties.

  24. 24Cholesterol

    A barrier lipid that works with ceramides and fatty acids.

  25. 25Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract

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

  26. 26Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract

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

  27. 27Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil
  28. 28Ceramide EOP

    Lipids your barrier is literally made of. Refill them and skin holds water better.

  29. 29Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

    Helps oil and water mix into a smooth emulsion.

  30. 30Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  31. 31Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
  32. 32Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  33. 33Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  34. 34Carbomer

    Gives the product its texture.

  35. 35Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
  36. 36Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  37. 37Hyaluronic Acid

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

  38. 38Pentylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  39. 39Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

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

  40. 40Diheptyl Succinate
  41. 41Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  42. 42Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  43. 43Phytosterols
  44. 44Propanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  45. 45Benzyl Glycol
  46. 46Raspberry Ketone