Resurfacing Retinol Serum
3.965 reviews
Serums
This smoothing serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Retinol to refine skin texture and fade the look of dark spots. Serum with 33 ingredients, including retinoid, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid. It is reef-safe and can help with dry skin, oily skin, and sensitive skin. It is allergen-free, paraben-free, oil-free, and fragrance-free.
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Key ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair11Hydrating9Redness Reducing7Anti-Aging7Reduces Irritation6Scar Healing3Hydrating3Anti-Aging3Dark Spots2Reduces Large Pores2Good For Oily Skin2Skin Texture2Brightening2Acne Fighting2Barrier Repair2Good For Dry Skin2Dark Spots2Acne Fighting2Skin Texture2Brightening1Good For Oily Skin2Reduces Large Pores1
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Oil-freeReef safeParaben-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeEssential-oil-free
Ingredients List
33 ingredients · 6 goodies · 26 neutral · 1 to watch
| # | Ingredient | What it does | irr. / com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Skin Conditioning, Solvent | 0-0 / 0-0 | neutral |
| 2 | Propanediol | Solvent | – / – | |
| 3 | Dimethicone | Emollient, Skin Conditioning | 0-1 / 0-1 | neutral |
| 4 | Cetearyl EthylhexanoateFA trigger | Emollient | – / – | |
| 5 | Niacinamide★ key | Skin Conditioning, Smoothing | 0-0 / 0-0 | superstar |
| 6 | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | Emulsion Stabilising | – / – | |
| 7 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Humectant | – / – | |
| 8 | Hydrogenated Lecithin | Emulsifying | – / – | |
| 9 | Potassium Phosphate | Buffering | – / – | |
| 10 | Ceramide NP★ key | Skin Conditioning | 0-0 / 0-0 | superstar |
| 11 | Ceramide AP★ key | Skin Conditioning | – / – | |
| 12 | Ceramide EOP★ key | Skin Conditioning | – / – | |
| 13 | Carbomer | Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling | 0-1 / 0-1 | neutral |
| 14 | Cetearyl AlcoholFA trigger | Emollient, Emulsifying | 1-2 / 1-2 | neutral |
| 15 | Behentrimonium Methosulfate | Surfactant | – / – | |
| 16 | Dimethiconol | Emollient | – / – | neutral |
| 17 | Lecithin | Emollient | – / – | |
| 18 | Sodium Citrate | Buffering | – / – | |
| 19 | Retinol★ key | Skin Conditioning | 0-4 / 0-2 | superstar |
| 20 | Sodium Hyaluronate★ key | Humectant, Skin Conditioning | 0-0 / 0-0 | superstar |
| 21 | Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | Emulsifying | – / – | |
| 22 | Cholesterol | Emollient | 0-0 / 0-0 | |
| 23 | Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | 0-2 / 0-0 | neutral |
| 24 | Alcohol Denat. | Antimicrobial, Astringent, Solvent | 2-5 / 0-0 | icky |
| 25 | Isopropyl MyristateFA trigger | Emollient | – / – | |
| 26 | Caprylyl Glycol | Emollient, Humectant, Preservative | 0-0 / 0-0 | goodie |
| 27 | Citric Acid | Buffering | – / – | |
| 28 | Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | — | – / – | |
| 29 | Pentylene Glycol | Humectant, Preservative, Skin Conditioning, Solvent | 0-0 / 0-0 | goodie |
| 30 | Phytosphingosine | Skin Conditioning | – / – | |
| 31 | Xanthan Gum | Emulsifying | – / – | |
| 32 | Polysorbate 20FA trigger | Emulsifying, Surfactant | 0-0 / 0-0 | neutral |
| 33 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Preservative, Skin Conditioning | 0-1 / 0-1 | neutral |