skinmedica Retinol Complex 1.0
skinmedica SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 lists 34 ingredients on its label, 34 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Niacinamide
- Polyacrylate-13
- Squalane
- Retinol
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
- Dunaliella Salina Extract
- Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
- Tocopherol
- Tocotrienols
- Ceramide 3
- Bisabolol
- Phytosterols
- Squalene
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
- 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
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains PEG
Formulation view Soil oil and light esters form the oil phase, with retinol as the core active. Niacinamide aids brightening; ceramides and ergothioneine strengthen the barrier. Multiple antioxidants protect actives. Suitable for dry to neutral skin. Factory view: Rich oil carrier but retinol degrades easily; precise emulsification tuning is needed to maintain potency.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl EthylhexanoateGlycine Soja OilSqualane
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- THICKENER
- Polyacrylate-13
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III
- Retinol
Other ingredients
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8Dunaliella Salina ExtractMagnolia Grandiflora Bark ExtractTocopherolTocotrienolsCeramide 3BisabololPhytosterolsSqualeneTocopheryl AcetateOryza Sativa Bran WaxGlycerinPolysorbate 20Butylene GlycolCetyl PalmitateLaureth-23Trideceth-6 PhosphateSodium HydroxideDicaprylyl EtherLauryl AlcoholPolyisobuteneDextranPotassium SorbateDisodium EdtaPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate-13 | THICKENER, FILM FORMER, BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Retinol | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dunaliella Salina Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocotrienols | ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide 3 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phytosterols | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Squalene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Please consider whether entry 419 of Annex II to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 is applicable. According to entry 419, category 1 material and Category 2 material as defined in Articles 4 and 5 respectively of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, and ingredients derived therefrom are prohibited in cosmetics products. Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 has been repealed and replaced by Regulation No. 1069/2009. For Category 1 and 2 materials in Regulation No. 1069/2009, please see Article 8 and 9, respectively. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Wax | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cetyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-23 | EMULSIFIER, VISCOSITY_INCREASER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-6 Phosphate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 5 · – | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dextran | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.B · Third-party verified
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skinE · AI inference · to be verified
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skinC · Official source
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivityC · Official source
- Polyacrylate-13
- Water-soluble polymer at 0.1-2%; gel thickener and film former, requires acid-base neutralization, may clogB · Third-party verified
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light textureC · Official source
- Retinol
- Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicatedB · Third-party verified
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
- Palmitoyl tripeptide-8 signaling peptide; 0.1–1%, aqueous stability watchE · AI inference · to be verified
- Dunaliella Salina Extract
- Microalgal extract used as a skin conditioning agent for soothing and barrier support; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
- Contains magnolol; antimicrobial and antioxidant; used in scalp/body care; watch concentrationE · AI inference · to be verified
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Tocotrienols
- Vitamin E isomer; potent antioxidant for lipid protection and UV synergy, light and heat sensitive.B · Third-party verified
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blendedB · Third-party verified
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Phytosterols
- Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.B · Third-party verified
- Squalene
- Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferredB · Third-party verified
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
- Rice bran wax for conditioning and film formation; hydrophobic, low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.B · Third-party verified
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feelC · Official source
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.B · Third-party verified
- Laureth-23
- O/W emulsifier and thickener at 1-5%; provides high viscosity and foam stability; common in hair gels and high-viscosity lotions; low sensitizationC · Official source
- Trideceth-6 Phosphate
- Non-ionic surfactant for solubilization and emulsification; low irritation, no public comedogenic dataE · AI inference · to be verified
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme careB · Third-party verified
- Dicaprylyl Ether
- Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.B · Third-party verified
- Lauryl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol for emulsifying and thickening; low comedogenic, mild irritation possible on dry sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticksB · Third-party verified
- Dextran
- Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.B · Third-party verified
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoateC · Official source
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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