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Retinol Fusion PM Night Serum

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Resist Intensive Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum

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Product category and function

Retinol Fusion PM Night Serum

Resist Intensive Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum

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Ingredient highlights

Retinol Fusion PM Night Serum

Resist Intensive Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum

Ingredient info	Ingredient info
Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

Full ingredient list

Retinol Fusion PM Night Serum

Resist Intensive Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum

No. of common ingredients = 0
Cyclopentasiloxane, squalane, water/aqua/eau, retinol, tocopheryl acetate, ascorbyl palmitate, bisabolol, lecithin, potassium phosphate, pentylene glycol, polysorbate 20, alcohol 5	Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethiconol, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, dicaprylyl carbonate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenyl trimethicone, squalane, bisabolol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, retinol, tocotrienols, tocopherol, lecithin, laminaria ochroleuca extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, elaeis guineensis oil, stearyl glycyrrhetinate, hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 12

Total Number of ingredients = 21

Cyclopentasiloxane, squalane, water/aqua/eau, retinol, tocopheryl acetate, ascorbyl palmitate, bisabolol, lecithin, potassium phosphate, pentylene glycol, polysorbate 20, alcohol

Cyclopentasiloxane, dimethiconol, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, dicaprylyl carbonate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, phenyl trimethicone, squalane, bisabolol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, retinol, tocotrienols, tocopherol, lecithin, laminaria ochroleuca extract, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract, elaeis guineensis oil, stearyl glycyrrhetinate, hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol

Notable ingredients

Retinol Fusion PM Night Serum

Resist Intensive Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Bisabolol

Skin brightening: Retinol

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Bisabolol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate

Skin brightening: Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

Retinol Fusion PM Night Serum

Resist Intensive Wrinkle Repair Retinol Serum

Cyclopentasiloxane

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

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.

Water/aqua/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.

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.

Tocopheryl acetate

Also-called: Tocopherol acetate, Vitamin E Acetate | Function: Skin conditioning, Antioxidant

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

Ascorbyl palmitate

Function: Antioxidant

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

Bisabolol

Also-called: Alpha-bisabolol | Function: Soothing, Skin conditioning

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

Lecithin

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

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