The Chemistry BrandRetin-OilIngredients

The Chemistry Brand Retin-Oil is a product from Uncategorized category with 15 ingredients. Notable: Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate. The product is made by The Chemistry Brand.

Retin-Oil provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Anti-aging and 4 more.

Organic score: 20% natural vs 47% chemical.

INCI

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Skin conditioning agent

Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified)

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant

Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Moisturising

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil

Skin conditioning agent

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidants [3]: Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate

Softening 2: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tocopheryl Acetate

UV Protection 1: Tocopherol

Moisturizing 1: Ethoxydiglycol

Cleansing 1: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Tocopherol

Risk of allergy

Limonene, Linalool

Contains chemical fragrances

Fragrance

Can support fungal acne

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

PEG

1 component

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate^#2

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Tocopherol^#10

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Limonene^#14Linalool^#15

Detailed view

The Chemistry Brand Retin-Oil

#1C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.