The Ordinary Retinol 1% is a product with 13 ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Isoamyl Laurate, Ethyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/ppg-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Polysorbate-20, Retinol (Vitamin A), Isoamyl Cocoate and 3 more.
Contains: Vitamins - Retinol (Vitamin A); Retinoids - Retinol (Vitamin A); Antioxidant - Retinol (Vitamin A), Tocopherol, BHT;
Organic score: 8% natural, 69% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - Yes; Reef safe - Yes;
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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.
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.
Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.
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