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Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

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Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

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Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

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Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

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Full ingredient list

Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

No. of common ingredients = 0
Water (aqua), dimethicone, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, isononyl isononanoate, butylene glycol, bakuchiol, arachidyl alcohol, glyceryl polymethacrylate, dimethicone crosspolymer, behenyl alcohol, glycerin, peg-75 shea butter glycerides, glyceryl stearate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, polysorbate 20, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, retinol, ceramide ng, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, sodium hyaluronate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, arctium lappa, salix alba extract, glycine soja sterols, lecithin, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, hydrolyzed soy protein, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sodium hydroxide, tribehenin, caprylyl glycol, dipeptide-2, polygonum cuspidatum root extract, peg-10 phytosterol, peg-8, magnesium aluminum silicate, arachidyl glucoside, pentylene glycol, sodium acrylates copolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, hesperidin methyl chalcone, n-hydroxysuccinimide, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid, ethylhexylglycerin 14	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 = 52

Total Number of ingredients = 39

Water (aqua), dimethicone, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, isononyl isononanoate, butylene glycol, bakuchiol, arachidyl alcohol, glyceryl polymethacrylate, dimethicone crosspolymer, behenyl alcohol, glycerin, peg-75 shea butter glycerides, glyceryl stearate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, polysorbate 20, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, retinol, ceramide ng, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, sodium hyaluronate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, arctium lappa, salix alba extract, glycine soja sterols, lecithin, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, hydrolyzed soy protein, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sodium hydroxide, tribehenin, caprylyl glycol, dipeptide-2, polygonum cuspidatum root extract, peg-10 phytosterol, peg-8, magnesium aluminum silicate, arachidyl glucoside, pentylene glycol, sodium acrylates copolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, hesperidin methyl chalcone, n-hydroxysuccinimide, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid, ethylhexylglycerin

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

Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

Retinol Resurfacing Serum 1.0

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract

Skin brightening: Retinol

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

Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

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.

Dimethicone

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning

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

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, 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