Retinol Serum
4 RESTRICTED
Skinstitut

Retinol Serum

Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules
Contains Restricted Substances
🔶 4 restricted
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🔶 Restricted (Annex III) — 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
  • 2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
  • Citronellol/ (±) 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; (3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol;
  • Potassium or sodium hydroxide
Updated: 4/3/2026, 12:57:40 PM
Ingredient composition · 50 total
Safe (2)Restricted (4)Prohibited (1)Unknown (43)

Composition

22% natural16% synthetic
🌿 11 natural❓ 31 unknown origin🧪 8 synthetic

Based on 50 ingredients analyzed. 22% natural, 62% unknown origin and 16% synthetic.

Ingredients data:43 / 50explained
2 prohibited (EU Annex II)
4 restricted (EU Annex III)
6 need review

Ingredient Analysis

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Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin
Centella Asiatica Extract
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Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#3

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 50 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

50 / 50
Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️7 of 50 ingredients missing description or function
Aqua/Water/Eau#1
Aqua/Water/Eau is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Cyclopentasiloxane#2
Emollient
A volatile silicone that improves product texture.
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
Polysorbate 60#4
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil#5
SKIN CONDITIONING
Pistacia Vera Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the nuts of the Pistachio, Pistacia vera L., Anacardiaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ethoxydiglycol#6
HUMECTANT, PERFUMING, SOLVENT
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate#7
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate is a misture of esters produced by the reaction of ethylhexanol and Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hyaluronate#8
type of chemical entity
pharmaceutical drug
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tocopherol#9
group of chemical entities
antioxidant compounds with vitamin E activity
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein#10
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Protein hydrolyzates, vegetable. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of mixed vegetables composed primarily of amino acids, peptides…
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer#11
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Squalane#12
group of stereoisomers
group of stereoisomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables#13
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Olive oil, unsaponifiable fraction, hydrogenated
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dimethicone Crosspolymer#14
EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Arginine#15
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
L-Arginine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Trehalose#16
HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenoxyethanol#17
Preservative
A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5
Caprylyl Glycol#18
DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Octane-1,2-diol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate#19
SKIN CONDITIONING
Adenosine 5'-(tetrahydrogen triphosphate), disodium salt
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Mannitol#20
BINDING, FRAGRANCE, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING
D-Mannitol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Pyridoxine Hcl#21
ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3,4-Pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-, hydrochloride
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Rna#22
SKIN CONDITIONING
Ribonucleic acids
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract#23
SKIN CONDITIONING
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Parfum/Fragrance#24
Parfum/Fragrance is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
Alcohol#25
Solvent
Drying alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 3/5
Histidine Hcl#26
HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Histidine Hcl is used in this formula as HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No description
Epilobium Angustifolium Leaf Extract#27
SKIN CONDITIONING
Epilobium Angustifolium Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Rose Bay, Epilobium angustifolium L., Onagraceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate#28
SKIN CONDITIONING
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate is used in this formula as SKIN CONDITIONING.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No description
Tetrahydropiperine#29
SKIN CONDITIONING
1-Pentanone, 5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-(piperidinyl)-
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Retinol#30⚠️ Restricted
SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
If you like to read about skincare (and if you are here, it seems that you do :)), we are sure that you have already read a lot about retinol. It is the...
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Phenylalanine#31
FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
3-Phenyl-L-alanine
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Panthenol#32
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citric Acid#33
type of chemical entity
weak organic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sorbic Acid#34
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Hydroxide#35⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract#36
ASTRINGENT, LIGHT STABILIZER, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Butcheerbroom, Ruscus aculeatus, Liliaceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Centella Asiatica Extract#37
Skin Conditioning
A soothing plant extract that calms irritated skin.
Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract#38
FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract obrained from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract#39
Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 5/5 Irritancy: 1/5
No descriptionNo function
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower Extract#40
SKIN CONDITIONING
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Leontopodium alpinum L., Asteraceae
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Tyrosine#41
ANTISTATIC, FRAGRANCE, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Sodium Benzoate#42
ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE
Sodium benzoate
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Heptane#43
SOLVENT
Heptane
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Bht#44
ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Potassium Sorbate#45
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate#46
FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING
Ammonium glycyrrhizate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer#47
EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethenediyl ester, polymer with 2-propenyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Citronellol#48⚠️ Restricted
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Geraniol#49⚠️ Restricted
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
Linaloo#50
Linaloo is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5
No descriptionNo function
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