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Retinol Complex 0.5

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Retinoid Serums/Creams	Retinoid Serums/Creams
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Ingredient highlights

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Retinol Complex 0.5

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free vegan cruelty-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

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Retinol Complex 0.5

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Water/aqua, niacinamide, glycerin, squalane, propanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, glyceryl stearate, cetearyl alcohol, coco-caprylate, salicylic acid, retinol, perlite, fomes officinalis (mushroom) extract, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, kinetin, ceramide np, tocopherol, silica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium polyacrylate, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, cetyl palmitate, laureth-23, sorbitan isostearate, trideceth-6 phosphate, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin. 15	Water/aqua/eau, cetyl ethylhexanoate, glycine soja (soybean) oil, niacinamide, polyacrylate-13, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, retinol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, dunaliella salina extract, magnolia grandiflora bark extract, tocopherol, tocotrienols, ceramide 3, bisabolol, phytosterols, squalene, tocopheryl acetate, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax (oryza sativa cera), glycerin, polysorbate 20, butylene glycol, cetyl palmitate, laureth-23, trideceth-6 phosphate, sodium hydroxide, dicaprylyl ether, lauryl alcohol, polyisobutene, dextran, potassium sorbate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 33

Total Number of ingredients = 34

Water/aqua, niacinamide, glycerin, squalane, propanediol, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, glyceryl stearate, cetearyl alcohol, coco-caprylate, salicylic acid, retinol, perlite, fomes officinalis (mushroom) extract, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, kinetin, ceramide np, tocopherol, silica, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium polyacrylate, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 60, cetyl palmitate, laureth-23, sorbitan isostearate, trideceth-6 phosphate, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin.

Water/aqua/eau, cetyl ethylhexanoate, glycine soja (soybean) oil, niacinamide, polyacrylate-13, caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, retinol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, dunaliella salina extract, magnolia grandiflora bark extract, tocopherol, tocotrienols, ceramide 3, bisabolol, phytosterols, squalene, tocopheryl acetate, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax (oryza sativa cera), glycerin, polysorbate 20, butylene glycol, cetyl palmitate, laureth-23, trideceth-6 phosphate, sodium hydroxide, dicaprylyl ether, lauryl alcohol, polyisobutene, dextran, potassium sorbate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

Notable ingredients

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Retinol Complex 0.5

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Retinol, Curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Retinol

Soothing: Niacinamide, Bisabolol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Retinol

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Ingredients with their functions

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Retinol Complex 0.5

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.

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.

Glycerin

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