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Advanced Retinol Serum With Time Release Technology

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Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

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Advanced Retinol Serum With Time Release Technology

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

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Advanced Retinol Serum With Time Release Technology

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

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Advanced Retinol Serum With Time Release Technology

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

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Water (aqua), caprylic/capric triglyceride, isononyl isononanoate, glycerin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, squalane, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, retinol, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) fruit extract, leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) extract, trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract, malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, sodium hyaluronate, ascorbyl glucoside, tocopherol, citric acid, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, sodium hydroxide, propyl gallate, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, sorbitan isostearate, isomalt, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, fragrance (parfum naturel) 11	Retinol (1%, microencapsulated), water/aqua/eau, glycerin, isononyl isononanoate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, propanediol, lentinus edodes mycelium extract, sodium acrylates copolymer, butylene glycol, niacinamide, oligopeptide-68, tetrapeptide-14, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, sodium hyaluronate, phenylethyl resorcinol, phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, aspalathus linearis (rooibos) extract, boswellia serrata extract, honey extract (extrait de meil), glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, allantoin, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium hydroxide, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, caprylyl glycol, sodium levulinate, sodium oleate, glycine soja (soybean) oil, calcium gluconate, silicon dioxide, sodium chloride, sorbitan isostearate, gluconolactone, disodium edta, sodium benzoate

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 34

Total Number of ingredients = 39

Water (aqua), caprylic/capric triglyceride, isononyl isononanoate, glycerin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, allyl methacrylates crosspolymer, squalane, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, retinol, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) fruit extract, leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) extract, trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract, malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, sodium hyaluronate, ascorbyl glucoside, tocopherol, citric acid, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, sodium hydroxide, propyl gallate, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, sorbitan isostearate, isomalt, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, fragrance (parfum naturel)

Retinol (1%, microencapsulated), water/aqua/eau, glycerin, isononyl isononanoate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, propanediol, lentinus edodes mycelium extract, sodium acrylates copolymer, butylene glycol, niacinamide, oligopeptide-68, tetrapeptide-14, palmitoyl tripeptide-38, sodium hyaluronate, phenylethyl resorcinol, phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, aspalathus linearis (rooibos) extract, boswellia serrata extract, honey extract (extrait de meil), glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, allantoin, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium hydroxide, hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, caprylyl glycol, sodium levulinate, sodium oleate, glycine soja (soybean) oil, calcium gluconate, silicon dioxide, sodium chloride, sorbitan isostearate, gluconolactone, disodium edta, sodium benzoate

Notable ingredients

Advanced Retinol Serum With Time Release Technology

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

Anti-acne: Retinol

Skin brightening: Retinol

Antioxidant: Ascorbyl glucoside, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, Propyl gallate, Sodium metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract, Sodium sulfite

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol (1%, microencapsulated)

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Retinol (1%, microencapsulated)

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Ingredients with their functions

Advanced Retinol Serum With Time Release Technology

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

Water (aqua)

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Caprylic/capric triglyceride

Also-called: Caprylic Capric Triglyceride | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Isononyl isononanoate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Retinol (1%, microencapsulated)

Also-called: Vitamin A | Function: Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A and is commonly found in skincare products. It works by increasing cell turnover and promoting the production of collagen, resulting in smoother, refined skin texture and reduced acne breakouts. It also helps fade dark spots and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, pregnant women should avoid using retinol due to potential risks. Side effects may include irritation, redness, dryness, peeling, and burning, but these can be minimized by adjusting usage frequency and using a moisturizer. If symptoms persist or worsen, it's advisable to consult a healthcare provider.

Water/aqua/eau

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent