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Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream

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Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...	Formulations with exfoliating ingredients to gently dissolve dead skin cells. Once applied, these...
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Ingredient highlights

Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream

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Full ingredient list

Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua, glycolic acid, retinol, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, lactic acid, glycerin, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, stearic acid, sorbitol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sodium hydroxide, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, sorbitan stearate, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf water, caprylyl glycol, hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, squalane, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, alcohol, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium edta, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract, carbomer, mentha arvensis leaf oil, polysorbate 20, sodium hyaluronate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, potassium sorbate, zingiber officinale (ginger) extract 19	Aqua/water, glycolic acid, sodium glycolate, cetearyl olivate, pentylene glycol, cyclopentasiloxane, isohexadecane, sorbitan olivate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, glycerin, ceresin, glycol palmitate, butylene glycol, niacinamide, squalane, methyl gluceth-20, ethyl lactyl retinoate, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, ceramide np, hyaluronic acid, ubiquinone, tocopherol, bisabolol, tocopheryl acetate, superoxide dismutase, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, allantoin glycyrrhetinic acid, sodium pca, panthenol, camellia sinensis leaf extract, portulaca oleracea extract, linoleic acid, cholesterol, linolenic acid, magnesium aluminum silicate, dimethyl isosorbide, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, steareth-2, hydroxyethylcellulose, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, hydrated silica, carbomer, polysorbate 20, tromethamine, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, ci 77891/titanium dioxide

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 42

Total Number of ingredients = 52

Aqua, glycolic acid, retinol, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, lactic acid, glycerin, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, stearic acid, sorbitol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sodium hydroxide, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, sorbitan stearate, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf water, caprylyl glycol, hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, squalane, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, alcohol, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium edta, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract, carbomer, mentha arvensis leaf oil, polysorbate 20, sodium hyaluronate, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, potassium sorbate, zingiber officinale (ginger) extract

Aqua/water, glycolic acid, sodium glycolate, cetearyl olivate, pentylene glycol, cyclopentasiloxane, isohexadecane, sorbitan olivate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, glycerin, ceresin, glycol palmitate, butylene glycol, niacinamide, squalane, methyl gluceth-20, ethyl lactyl retinoate, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, ceramide np, hyaluronic acid, ubiquinone, tocopherol, bisabolol, tocopheryl acetate, superoxide dismutase, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, allantoin glycyrrhetinic acid, sodium pca, panthenol, camellia sinensis leaf extract, portulaca oleracea extract, linoleic acid, cholesterol, linolenic acid, magnesium aluminum silicate, dimethyl isosorbide, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, steareth-2, hydroxyethylcellulose, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, hydrated silica, carbomer, polysorbate 20, tromethamine, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, ci 77891/titanium dioxide

Notable ingredients

Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Bisabolol, Persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract

Skin brightening: Retinol

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Allantoin glycyrrhetinic acid, Bisabolol, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

Intensive AlphaRet Overnight Cream

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.

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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.