PCA SKIN Intensive Clarity Treatment 0.5 Pure Retinol Night

PCA SKINIntensive Clarity Treatment 0.5 Pure Retinol NightIngredients

PCA SKIN Intensive Clarity Treatment 0.5 Pure Retinol Night is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 39 ingredients. Notable: Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Retinol (Vitamin A), Citric Acid. The product is made by PCA SKIN.

Intensive Clarity Treatment 0.5 Pure Retinol Night provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 13 more.

Organic score: 23% natural vs 69% chemical.

INCI

1
Salicylic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
2
Water
Solvent
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate
Skin conditioning agent
5
Cyclopentasiloxane
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
6
Isododecane
Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent
7
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
8
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid (2%)
Vitamins [2]: Niacinamide, Retinol (Vitamin A)
Retinoids [1]: Retinol (Vitamin A)
Antioxidants [4]: Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Retinol (Vitamin A), Citric Acid
Softening 6: Glycerin, Isododecane, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Ethylhexyl Stearate
Moisturizing 5: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol
Soothing 4: Salicylic Acid (2%), Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citric Acid
Antiseptic 4: Salicylic Acid (2%), Bakuchiol, Hexylresorcinol, Phenoxyethanol

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
PEG-100 Stearate, Ethyl Linoleate, Polysorbate-20
Silicones
Silicones
2 components
Cyclopentasiloxane#5
Dimethicone#9
PEG
PEG
2 components
PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate#4
PEG-100 Stearate#15

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: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Salicylic Acid#1Glyceryl Stearate SE#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#1Retinol (Vitamin A)#25Citric Acid#39

Detailed view

PCA SKIN Intensive Clarity Treatment 0.5 Pure Retinol Night

#1Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

#2Water

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.

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#4PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]

#5Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

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