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The Retinol 0.3 Cream

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Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

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The Retinol 0.3 Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

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The Retinol 0.3 Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

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The Retinol 0.3 Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butylene glycol, glycerin, glycine soja (soybean) oil, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, cetearyl alcohol, trehalose, panthenol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, dimethicone, glyceryl polymethacrylate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, carbomer, retinol(0.3%), tromethamine, glyceryl stearate, polysilicone-11, sodium sulfite, daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract, allantoin, glyceryl caprylate, propanediol, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, tocotrienols, stearic acid, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, palmitic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate, sorbitan isostearate, 1,2-hexanediol, elaeis guineensis (palm) oil, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, beta-carotene, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, myristic acid, hyaluronic acid, lauric acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, ascorbic acid, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, glutathione 13	(retinol powder) cellulose acetate butyrate, tricaprylin, retinol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, silica silylate, silica, magnesium stearate, (serum) aqua/water, glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, glycereth-26, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglycerin-3, c12-14 pareth-12, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, betaine, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, carbomer, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, tromethamine, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, t-butyl alcohol, tocopherol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 51

Total Number of ingredients = 29

Water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butylene glycol, glycerin, glycine soja (soybean) oil, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, cetearyl alcohol, trehalose, panthenol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, dimethicone, glyceryl polymethacrylate, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, carbomer, retinol(0.3%), tromethamine, glyceryl stearate, polysilicone-11, sodium sulfite, daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract, allantoin, glyceryl caprylate, propanediol, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, tocotrienols, stearic acid, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, palmitic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium edta, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate, sorbitan isostearate, 1,2-hexanediol, elaeis guineensis (palm) oil, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, beta-carotene, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, myristic acid, hyaluronic acid, lauric acid, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, ascorbic acid, limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, glutathione

(retinol powder) cellulose acetate butyrate, tricaprylin, retinol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, silica silylate, silica, magnesium stearate, (serum) aqua/water, glycerin, propanediol, butylene glycol, glycereth-26, panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglycerin-3, c12-14 pareth-12, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, betaine, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, adenosine, carbomer, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, tromethamine, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, t-butyl alcohol, tocopherol

Notable ingredients

The Retinol 0.3 Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Anti-acne: Retinol(0.3%)

Soothing: Allantoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Retinol(0.3%), 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Panthenol

Skin brightening: Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

The Retinol 0.3 Cream

Fast Release Wrinkle Reducing 0.3% Retinol Night Serum

Water

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.

Butylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

(retinol powder) cellulose acetate butyrate

Function: Film forming

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

Tricaprylin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Retinol

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.