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Starter Retinol Serum
The INKEY List · Category: Serums · 36 ingredients · Verified formula
Ingredients in The INKEY List Starter Retinol Serum explained: benefits, concerns, and detailed analysis of 36 ingredients including Water, Glycerin, and Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Ingredients
- 1,2-HexanediolA solvent and humectant that enhances product stability.
- BisabololA soothing agent derived from chamomile, known for its calming effects.
- Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAn emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
- Cetearyl AlcoholA fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and emulsifier.
- Cetyl AlcoholA fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and emulsifier.
- Citric AcidA pH adjuster that helps maintain the desired acidity of products.
- CyclodextrinA sugar molecule that enhances the stability of active ingredients.
- Dicaprylyl CarbonateAn emollient that provides a silky feel and enhances skin hydration.
- EthylhexylglycerinA preservative and skin-conditioning agent.
- Glucosylrutin
- GlycerinA humectant that attracts moisture to the skin.
- Glyceryl BehenateAn emollient that provides a smooth and soft feel to skin.
- Glyceryl StearateAn emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulations.
- Glycine Soja OilAn emollient oil that provides moisture and nourishment to the skin.
- Glycine Soja SterolsPlant-derived sterols that help to strengthen the skin barrier.
- GlycolipidsMoisturizing agents that support skin barrier function.
- HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant that helps protect skin from oxidative stress.
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerA thickener and stabilizer for emulsions.
- Hydroxypinacolone RetinoateA retinoid that promotes cell turnover and reduces signs of aging.
- Inulin Lauryl CarbamateA conditioning agent that helps improve skin feel and hydration.
- PhenoxyethanolA preservative that prevents microbial growth in products.
- PhospholipidsNatural lipids that help to hydrate and repair the skin barrier.
- Polysorbate 60An emulsifier that stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions in cosmetic products.
- Polysorbate 80A surfactant used to emulsify and stabilize formulations.
- PropanediolA solvent and humectant that enhances skin feel.
- RetinalA retinoid that promotes cell turnover and reduces signs of aging.
- Sodium PhytateA chelating agent that helps stabilize formulations by binding metal ions.
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
- Sorbitan IsostearateAn emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulations.
- SqualaneA lightweight oil that hydrates and protects the skin.
- Sucrose Laurate
- TocopherolAn antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.
- WaterUniversal solvent used in many formulations.
- Xanthan GumA thickener that stabilizes and improves texture of formulations.
- Zingiber Officinale Root ExtractGinger extract known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
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