Indie Lee Retinol Alternative Cream

Indie LeeRetinol Alternative CreamIngredients

Indie Lee Retinol Alternative Cream is a product from Exfoliants, Peels and Scrubs category with 33 ingredients. Notable: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone. The product is made by Indie Lee, from United States.

Retinol Alternative Cream provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Softening, Anti-aging and 11 more.

Organic score: 36% natural vs 45% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
3
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
5
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Skin conditioning agent, Viscosity controlling agent
7
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
8
Squalane (Olive)

All the Positive

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PHA [1]: Gluconolactone
Antioxidants [5]: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone
Moisturizing 7: Propanediol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Gluconolactone
Softening 6: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Xylitol
Anti-aging 3: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol
UV Protection 2: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopherol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#9Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#20Tocopherol#24
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder#16

Detailed view

Indie Lee Retinol Alternative Cream

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

#4Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Softening
Nutrifying
Protection
Hair conditioning
Hair follicle nutrition
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil is a very nice conditioner. It contains Linoleic acid and Vitamin E, and your skin will accept this component with great pleasure. It’s a lightweight oil that doesn’t leave heavy feeling. It’s a good moisturizer for dry or acne-prone skin. It lowers irritation and inflammation. It is accepted by any type of skin, even by sensitive.

#5Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.

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