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Retinol 24 Night Serum

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Encapsulated 0.5% Retinol Cream

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Nourish Max ENCAPSULATED 05 RETINOL CREAM.

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Retinol 24 Night Serum

Encapsulated 0.5% Retinol Cream

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Retinol 24 Night Serum

Encapsulated 0.5% Retinol Cream

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Full ingredient list

Retinol 24 Night Serum

Encapsulated 0.5% Retinol Cream

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 19

Total Number of ingredients = 25

Water, dimethicone, glycerin, retinol, retinyl propionate, niacinamide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, dimethiconol, c13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-4, polysorbate 20, laureth-7, disodium edta, dimethicone crosspolymer, polyacrylamide, titanium dioxide, mica, dmdm hydantoin, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

Water (aqua), carthamus tinctorius seed oil, cyclopentasiloxane, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, retinyl palmitate, polysorbate 60, squalane, retinol, sodium hyaluronate, tocopherol, dimethicone, polyacrylamide, c13-14 isoparaffin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, laureth-7, glycerin, polysorbate-20, cetyl palmitate, laureth-23, trideceth-6 phosphate, triethanolamine, ceramide-3, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

Notable ingredients

Retinol 24 Night Serum

Encapsulated 0.5% Retinol Cream

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol

Sunscreen/UV filter: Titanium dioxide

Soothing: Niacinamide

Anti-acne: Retinol

Skin brightening: Retinol

Antioxidant: Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Tocopherol

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Ingredients with their functions

Retinol 24 Night Serum

Encapsulated 0.5% Retinol Cream

1

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.

2

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

Retinyl propionate

Function: Skin conditioning, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

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

6

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.

7

Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4

Function: Skin conditioning

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

8

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

9

C13-14 isoparaffin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

10

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

11

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

12

Function: Surfactant/Cleansing

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

13

Also-called: Edta Disodium, Edetate Disodium | Function: Viscosity controlling, Chelating

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

14

Dimethicone crosspolymer

Function: Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing

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

15

Function: Film forming

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

16

Titanium dioxide

Function: Sunscreen/UV filter, Colorant

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

17

Also-called: CI 77019 | Function: Colorant

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

18

Function: Preservative

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

19

Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate

Function: Preservative

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

1

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.

2

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil

Also-called: Safflower Seed Oil | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

3

Cyclopentasiloxane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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

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Price range

Retinol 24 Night Serum

Encapsulated 0.5% Retinol Cream

$20 to $50

$20 to $50

Where to buy

Retinol 24 Night Serum

Encapsulated 0.5% Retinol Cream

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Retinol 24 Night Serum

Encapsulated 0.5% Retinol Cream

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1.

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2.

Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Retinol + Vitamin C Dark Spot Corrector

3.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Regenerating Repair Regenerating Cream

Top alternatives are:

1.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Regenerating Repair Regenerating Cream

2.

Obagi Obagi360 1.0 Smoothing Retinol

3.

Sympli Beautiful Serumdipity, Retinol Vitamin A Facial Serum

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