SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3

SkinCeuticalsRetinol 0.3Ingredients

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 is a product from Moisturizers category with 22 ingredients. Notable: Retinol (Vitamin A), Citric Acid, BHT, Propyl Gallate. The product is made by SkinCeuticals.

Retinol 0.3 provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening and 9 more.

Organic score: 27% natural vs 68% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
4
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
5
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
7
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion stabilizer, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Vitamins [1]: Retinol (Vitamin A)
Retinoids [1]: Retinol (Vitamin A)
Antioxidants [4]: Retinol (Vitamin A), Citric Acid, BHT, Propyl Gallate
Softening 3: Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Bisabolol
Antiseptic 3: Alcohol Denatured, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol
Moisturizing 2: Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol
Cleansing 2: Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Isopropyl Myristate
Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate-20
Silicones
Silicones
2 components
Dimethicone#3
Dimethiconol#17

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: 0Negative: 1
Alcohol Denatured#5
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Isopropyl Myristate#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Retinol (Vitamin A)#13Citric Acid#20

Detailed view

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3

#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.

#2Propanediol

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.

#3Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

#4Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#5Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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