Elevate Advanced Retinol Serum
4 RESTRICTED
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Elevate Advanced Retinol Serum

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πŸ”Ά Restricted (Annex III) β€” 4
  • (2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol; [(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] acetate; [(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraenyl] hexadecanoate
  • 1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
  • Potassium or sodium hydroxide
  • Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≀ 10 ΞΌm
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition Β· 46 total
Safe (3)Restricted (4)Prohibited (1)Unknown (38)

Composition

20% natural28% synthetic
🌿 9 natural❓ 24 unknown originπŸ§ͺ 13 synthetic

Based on 46 ingredients analyzed. 20% natural, 52% unknown origin and 28% synthetic.

Ingredients data:40 / 46explained
1 prohibited (EU Annex II)
4 restricted (EU Annex III)
6 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Butylene Glycol
πŸ§ͺ
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Glycerin#3
Butylene Glycol#4

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 46 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

46 / 46
Safe β€” well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown β€” limited dataConcern β€” high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️6 of 46 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone#2
Emollient
A silicone that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Glycerin#3
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Butylene Glycol#4
Humectant
A humectant and solvent that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pentylene Glycol#5
SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polymethyl Methacrylate#6
FILM FORMING
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, homopolymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone Crosspolymer#7
EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Retinol#8⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
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Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides#9
FILM FORMING, SKIN PROTECTING
Parachlorella Beijerinckii Exopolysaccharides are exopolysaccharides produced through the fermentation of the microalgae Parachlorella beijerinckii.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dunaliella Salina Extract#10
SKIN CONDITIONING
Dunaliella Salina Extract is an extract of the Alga, Dunaliella salina, Dunaliellaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ceramide NP#11
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3#12
SKIN CONDITIONING
Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3 is the product of the reaction of myristic acid and Nonapeptide-3
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1#13
SKIN CONDITIONING
L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7#14
SKIN CONDITIONING
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tetrapeptide-7
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester#15
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract#16
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 3/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Tocopherol#17
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Squalane#18
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer#19
Acrylates/​C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride#20
Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer#21
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/​Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Sodium Pca#22
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polysorbate 20#23
group of chemical entities
chemical substance
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate#24
HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sorbitan Laurate#25
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan laurate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone/​PEG-10/​15 Crosspolymer#26
Dimethicone/​PEG-10/​15 Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Sodium Hydroxide#27⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Cetyl Palmitate#28
FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hexadecyl hexadecanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrogenated Polydecene#29
FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Laureth-23#30
CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Polysorbate 60#31
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Disodium EDTA#32
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydroxyethylcellulose#33
BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Carbomer#34
type of polymer
anionic polyelectrolyte polymer
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Sodium Lactate#35
BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC
Sodium lactate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sorbitan Isostearate#36
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Trideceth-6 Phosphate#37
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-tridecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-, phosphate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dipropylene Glycol#38
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Citrate#39
BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE
Trisodium citrate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Mica#40
female given name
female given name
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Caprylyl Glycol#41
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Chlorphenesin#42
ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(4-chlorophenoxy)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#43
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Fragrance#44
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5
Linalool#45⚠️ Restricted
Fragrance
A naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many flowers and spice plants. Can cause allergic reactions.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Titanium Dioxide#46⚠️ Restricted
COLORANT
Titanium Dioxide is one of the two members of the elite sunscreen group called physical sunscreens (or inorganic sunscreens if you’re a science geek a…
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
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