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Mizon
0.1% Retinol Youth Serum
Ingredients Explained

This product belongs to the sub-category: Retinoid Serums/Creams

Full ingredient list

Water, methylpropanediol, niacinamide, glycerin, neopentyl glycol dicaprate, cyclodextrin, 1,2-hexanediol, hydrogenated lecithin, propanediol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydroxyacetophenone, bakuchiol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, glyceryl stearate, polyisobutene, sodium polyacrylate, panthenol, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, squalane, pullulan, bht, propylene glycol, polysorbate 20, alcohol, retinol, citric acid, citrus reticulata (tangerine) peel extract, gleditsia australis fruit extract, sophora flavescens root extract, peg-5 rapeseed sterol, brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols, adenosine, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, sorbitan oleate, xanthan gum, citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, ceteth-5, ceteth-3, larix leptolepis bark extract, sanguisorba officinalis root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, crithmum maritimum extract, porphyridium cruentum extract, hexapeptide-61 dimer, potassium cetyl phosphate, caprylyl glycol, glucose, copper tripeptide-1, ceramide np, acetyl tetrapeptide-15, disodium edta, hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, potassium hyaluronate, pentylene glycol, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, sodium acetylated hyaluronate

Ingredient highlights

Ingredient functions

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Water Skin conditioning, Solvent
Methylpropanediol Solvent
Niacinamide Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Glycerin Skin protecting, Viscosity controlling, Solvent, Humectant/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Skin-identical ingredient
Neopentyl glycol dicaprate Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning
Cyclodextrin Chelating, Absorbent
1,2-hexanediol Skin conditioning, Solvent
Hydrogenated lecithin Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning

Ingredients explained

1

Water

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

Methylpropanediol

Function: Solvent

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

3

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing

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.

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