3 RESTRICTED

Retinol Serum

Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules

Contains Restricted Substances

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(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
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
Potassium or sodium hydroxide

Ingredient composition · 28 total

Safe (1)Restricted (3)Prohibited (1)Unknown (23)

Composition

7% natural43% synthetic

🌿 2 natural❓ 14 unknown origin🧪 12 synthetic

Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 7% natural, 50% unknown origin and 43% synthetic.

Ingredients data:28 / 28explained

2 prohibited (EU Annex II)

3 restricted (EU Annex III)

5 need review

Ingredient Analysis

🌟Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Glycerin

🧪Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Glycerin#3

Ingredients List

Showing 5 of 28 ingredients

Ingredients Explained

28 / 28

Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy

⚠️2 of 28 ingredients missing function

Aqua#1

musical group

Danish-Norwegian music group

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

PEG-8#2

BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy- (9000 mol EO average molar ratio)

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 20#4

group of chemical entities

chemical substance

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Cyclopentasiloxane#5

Emollient

A volatile silicone that improves product texture.

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Phenyl Trimethicone#6

ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING

1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane

Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate#7

ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters

Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Dimethiconol#8

ANTIFOAMING, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Dimethicone Crosspolymer#9

EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Polyacrylate-13#10

FILM FORMING

Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Polyisobutene#11

BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Polysorbate 20#12

group of chemical entities

chemical substance

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Glyceryl Stearate#13

type of chemical entity

chemical compound

Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5

PEG-100 Stearate#14

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Cetyl Alcohol#15

EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Hexadecan-1-ol

Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Salicylic Acid#16⚠️ Restricted

Exfoliant

A BHA that exfoliates and unclogs pores.

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid#17

SKIN CONDITIONING

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the organic compound.

Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 1/5

Isopropyl Myristate#18

type of chemical entity

chemical compound

Comedogenic: 5/5 Irritancy: 1/5

Cetearyl Alcohol#19

mixture

mixture of fatty alcohols

Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Glycolic Acid#20

BUFFERING

Acetic acid, hydroxy-

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5

Phenoxyethanol#21

Preservative

A common preservative that is generally well-tolerated by most skin types.

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 1/5

Ethylhexylglycerin#22

type of chemical entity

chemical compound

Comedogenic: 2/5 Irritancy: 2/5

Sodium Hydroxide#23⚠️ Restricted

type of chemical entity

chemical compound

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate#24

Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl este…

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

No function

Disodium EDTA#25

type of chemical entity

chemical compound

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Retinol#26⚠️ Restricted

SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

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Comedogenic: 1/5 Irritancy: 0/5

Sodium Metabisulfite#27

Disodium disulphite

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 0/5

No function

Fragrance#28

Fragrance

A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.

Comedogenic: 0/5 Irritancy: 4/5