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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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Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

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Full ingredient list

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Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, glycolic acid, sodium hydroxide, lactic acid, citric acid, sodium pca, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, hydroxyacetophenone, pullulan, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, niacinamide, xanthan gum, alcohol, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) juice, centella asiatica leaf extract, carbomer, polysorbate 20, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7. 14	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

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Total Number of ingredients = 42

Aqua/water/eau, glycerin, glycolic acid, sodium hydroxide, lactic acid, citric acid, sodium pca, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, hydroxyacetophenone, pullulan, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, 1,2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, niacinamide, xanthan gum, alcohol, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) juice, centella asiatica leaf extract, carbomer, polysorbate 20, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7.

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

Notable ingredients

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Ageless Total Retinol-A Crème

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid

Anti-acne: Retinol

Soothing: Bisabolol, Persea gratissima (avocado) fruit extract

Skin brightening: Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

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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.

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.

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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

Aqua

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

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.