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Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment

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Potent Retinol Complex

Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment

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Ingredient highlights

Potent Retinol Complex

Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment

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

Full ingredient list

Potent Retinol Complex

Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment

No. of common ingredients = 0
Aqua/water/eau, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, glycerin, caprylyl methicone, ppg-15 stearyl ether, niacinamide, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, acetyl glucosamine, butylene glycol, ceteareth-20, isohexadecane, cellulose, retinol, centella asiatica leaf extract, citric acid, ascorbic acid, sodium hyaluronate, bisabolol, c13-14 isoparaffin, glyceryl dilaurate, laureth-7, polysorbate 20, caprylyl glycol, steareth-10, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, polyacrylamide, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin 12	Water, niacinamide, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, polyacrylamide, kojic acid, c13-14 isoparaffin, phenoxyethanol, retinyl palmitate, laureth-7, tocopherol, retinol, polysorbate 20, sodium metabisulfite, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, sodium phytate, squalane, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, glycerin, alpha-arbutin, ascorbic acid, glutathione, azelaic acid, alchemilla vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract, malva sylvestris (mallow) flower/leaf/stem extract, mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf extract, primula veris flower extract, veronica officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, melissa officinalis leaf extract, sodium sulfite, sodium hyaluronate, achillea millefolium flower/leaf/stem extract

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 32

Aqua/water/eau, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, glycerin, caprylyl methicone, ppg-15 stearyl ether, niacinamide, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, acetyl glucosamine, butylene glycol, ceteareth-20, isohexadecane, cellulose, retinol, centella asiatica leaf extract, citric acid, ascorbic acid, sodium hyaluronate, bisabolol, c13-14 isoparaffin, glyceryl dilaurate, laureth-7, polysorbate 20, caprylyl glycol, steareth-10, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, polyacrylamide, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

Water, niacinamide, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, polyacrylamide, kojic acid, c13-14 isoparaffin, phenoxyethanol, retinyl palmitate, laureth-7, tocopherol, retinol, polysorbate 20, sodium metabisulfite, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid, sodium phytate, squalane, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, glycerin, alpha-arbutin, ascorbic acid, glutathione, azelaic acid, alchemilla vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract, malva sylvestris (mallow) flower/leaf/stem extract, mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf extract, primula veris flower extract, veronica officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, melissa officinalis leaf extract, sodium sulfite, sodium hyaluronate, achillea millefolium flower/leaf/stem extract

Notable ingredients

Potent Retinol Complex

Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol

Soothing: Niacinamide, Bisabolol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Retinol, Acetyl glucosamine

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Retinol

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

Potent Retinol Complex

Retinol Rapid Repair & Dark Spot Treatment

Aqua/water/eau

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.

Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

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

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Water

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

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil

Also-called: Jojoba Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Polyacrylamide

Function: Film forming

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

Kojic acid

Function: Antioxidant

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

C13-14 isoparaffin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

Phenoxyethanol

Function: Preservative, Anti-microbial

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

Retinyl palmitate

Function: Skin conditioning, Cell-signaling ingredient

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

Laureth-7

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Tocopherol

Also-called: Vitamin E | Function: Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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.

Polysorbate 20

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

Sodium metabisulfite

Function: Preservative, Antioxidant

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Function: Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant

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

Citric acid

Function: Chelating, Buffering

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

Sodium phytate

Function: Chelating

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

Squalane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin-identical ingredient, Viscosity controlling, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Alpha-arbutin

Also-called: Alpha arbutin | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Ascorbic acid

Also-called: L-ascorbic acid | Function: Skin conditioning, Buffering, Antioxidant

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

Glutathione

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

Azelaic acid

Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant

Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in fungi and certain grains. It offers several benefits for the skin, including reducing inflammation, decreasing redness, killing acne-causing bacteria, fading dark spots, improving skin texture, protecting against free radicals, and reducing sensitivity over time. It can be easily incorporated into skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.

For acne, azelaic acid prevents the thickening of the top layer of dead skin cells, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating inflammatory acne.