Anua Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum

Anua

Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
70%
Combination (dry)
70%
Balanced
100%
Combination (oily)
70%
Oily
70%

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The ANUA Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum is a powerful yet gentle serum that helps smooth, brighten, and restore skin elasticity. With 0.3% Retinol, it works to reduce fine lines and improve texture, while Niacinamide helps even out skin tone for a radiant glow. Infused with hydrating ceramides and nourishing plant extracts, it deeply moisturizes, soothes, and strengthens the skin barrier. This lightweight, fast-absorbing formula helps improve firmness and elasticity, leaving your skin looking smoother, plumper, and more youthful.

Key Insights

Benefits

9
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

8
Carrier peptides Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Retinoids Signal peptides Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

2
Pregnancy Unsafe
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

91 total
WATER GLYCERETH-26 NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) GLYCERIN 1,2-HEXANEDIOL CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE GLYCERYL CITRATE/LACTATE/LINOLEATE/OLEATE TOCOPHEROL PROPANEDIOL AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6 METHYLPROPANEDIOL BUTYLENE GLYCOL POLYSORBATE 20 COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT RETINOL Retinoids CERAMIDE NP Ceramides PENTYLENE GLYCOL CARBOMER TROMETHAMINE DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN ADENOSINE PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT POTENTILLA ANSERINA EXTRACT DISODIUM EDTA HYDROGENATED LECITHIN POLYQUATERNIUM-51 CYNARA SCOLYMUS LEAF EXTRACT AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT BETA-GLUCAN CASTANEA CRENATA SHELL EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF WATER DIOSPYROS KAKI LEAF EXTRACT SQUALANE PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER WATER BHT OLEIC ACID DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL BHA PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT ALLANTOIN MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT MALTODEXTRIN SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE SORBITAN LAURATE GLYCERYL STEARATE BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid OCTYLDODECANOL PHYTOSTEROLS FICUS CARICA FRUIT EXTRACT CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT MADECASSOSIDE CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT ARTEMISIA CAPILLARIS FLOWER EXTRACT HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE CHOLESTEROL HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL CERAMIDE AP Ceramides CERAMIDE AS Ceramides CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID CARAPA GUAIANENSIS SEED OIL ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT CERAMIDE NG Ceramides BORAGO OFFICINALIS EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT CERAMIDE NS Ceramides CAPRYLYL GLYCOL GUAIAZULENE HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT OIL SUCROSE DISTEARATE ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8 Neuropeptides NONAPEPTIDE-1 HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 Signal peptides COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 Carrier peptides HEXAPEPTIDE-9 PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1 Signal peptides TRIPEPTIDE-1 Signal peptides PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4 Signal peptides CERAMIDE EOP Ceramides

About Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum

Overview

Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum is a cushioning serum from Anua, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration, soothing and barrier support. The ingredient list runs to 91 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Methylpropanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol and Butylene Glycol.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Beta-glucan and Panthenol.

Barrier support: High. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin and Squalane.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Tocopherol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No fragrance or declared allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Meaningful barrier-support lipids
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 9 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 34 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 28 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 18 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Anti-Acne 2 ingredients

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Pore Minimizer 2 ingredients

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

Hydration

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Retinol Retinoids

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Retinol; vitamin A

Anti-Aging Anti-Acne Pore Minimizer

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support High

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Moderate

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (16)

Supporting ingredients (75)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Glycereth-26 Glycerin 1,2-hexanediol Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Glyceryl Citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate Tocopherol Propanediol Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Methylpropanediol Butylene Glycol Polysorbate 20 Coptis Japonica Root Extract Pentylene Glycol Carbomer Tromethamine Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Ethylhexylglycerin Adenosine Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract Potentilla Anserina Extract Disodium Edta Hydrogenated Lecithin Polyquaternium-51 Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract Avena Sativa Kernel Extract Beta-glucan Castanea Crenata Shell Extract Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract Squalane Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water BHT Oleic Acid Dipropylene Glycol BHA Portulaca Oleracea Extract Allantoin Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Maltodextrin Saccharide Hydrolysate Sorbitan Laurate Glyceryl Stearate Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Octyldodecanol Phytosterols Ficus Carica Fruit Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Madecassoside Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Arnica Montana Flower Extract Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract Hydroxyethylcellulose Cholesterol Houttuynia Cordata Extract Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract Borago Officinalis Extract Chamomilla Recutita Flower/leaf Extract Caprylyl Glycol Guaiazulene Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Sucrose Distearate Nonapeptide-1 Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Hexapeptide-9

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Fragrance-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Essential oils

    Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

  • Facial oils

    Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • Azelaic acid

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Treat" step.

  • Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer.
  • Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Retinol, BHA, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Pregnancy Unsafe, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 91 ingredients on the label.

22
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

16
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

13
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

11
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

10
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

9
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

9
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

9
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

9
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

8
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
2 Glycereth-26 Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine, February 2020, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2019, pages 1-11
3 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

9-Octadeceneoic acid, mixed esters with glycerol, 9,12-octadecadienoic acid, 2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, and 2-hydroxypropanoic acid

8 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
9 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
  • SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Engineering in Life Sciences, March 2019, pages 370-388
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2015, pages 61S-73S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Contact Dermatitis, September 2017, pages 159-162
15 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
16 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Coptis Japonica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae

18 Retinol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Retinol; vitamin A

Anti-Aging Anti-Acne Pore Minimizer Pregnancy Unsafe
10 scientific references
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2019, pages 918-923; and March 2015, pages 271-280
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2019, pages 906-913
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, May 2017, pages 275-283
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2017, pages 56-65
  • Dermatology, May 2014, pages 314-325
  • Dermatoendocrinology, July 2012, issue 3, pages 308-319
  • Toxicological Research, March 2010, pages 61-66
  • Archives of Dermatology, May 2007, pages 606-612
  • The Journal of Pathology, January 2007, issue 2, pages 241-251
  • Clinical Interventions in Aging, December 2006, pages 327-348
19 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2016, pages 135-147
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Contact Dermatitis, June 2002, pages 331-338
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
21 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

Synthetic polymer
22 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Apple, Pyrus malus L., Rosaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potentilla Anserina Extract is an extract of the herb of the Silver Weed, Potentilla anserina L., Rosaceae

28 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
30 Polyquaternium-51 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-(N,N,N-Trimethylamino)ethyl 2-(2-methyl-2-propenoyloxy)ethyl phosphate inner salt, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Artichoke, Cynara scolymus L., Compositae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Antioxidant, Exfoliant, Plant extract

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae

Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains

Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1, 101-1, 107
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, September 2017, pages 1-48
  • Phytotherapy Research, February 2014, pages 159-166
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2012, pages 1-52
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, February 2007, pages 167-170
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2005, page 292
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract is an extract of the shell of the chestnut, Castanea crenata, Fagaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the odoriferous principles of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Plant extract

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Kaki, Diospyros kaki L., Ebenaceae

37 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review, 2019, ePublication
  • ACS Open, July 2017, pages 3, 989–3, 996
  • Indian Journal of Dermatology, May-June 2016, pages 279-297
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2014, pages 25-32
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2013, pages 59-66
  • Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012, pages 223-233
  • Molecules, January 2009, pages 540-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2006, pages 2, 430-2, 437
  • Free Radical Research, April 2002, pages 471-477
38 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus L., Asteraceae

41 BHT Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol

42 Oleic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

9-Octadecenoic acid (9Z)-

43 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

44 BHA Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol

Pregnancy Unsafe
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Food Chemistry, August 2019, pages 239-245
  • Journal of Pharmacopuncture, March 2019, pages 7-15
  • Antioxidants, August 2017, pages 1-9
  • American Journal of Translational Research, May 2016, pages 2, 138-2, 148
  • BioMed Research International, January 2015, pages 1-11
  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, July 2001, pages 171–176; and December 2000, pages 445-451
46 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • Chemistry Series, March 2020, pages 7-21
  • Molecules, June 2019, pages 1-33
  • European Journal of Pharmacology, February 2018, pages 68-78
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, June 2017, Volume 76, Issue 2, Supplement 1
  • Pharmacognosy Review, Volume 5, July-December 2011
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2010, Supplement, pages 84S-97S
  • Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, October 2008, ePublication
  • https://wwwaccessdatafdagov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearchcfm?CFRPart=347&showFR=1
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

48 Maltodextrin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Maltodextrin

Oil Control Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Invert sugar; the product of hydrolysis of sucrose. It consists mainly of glucose and fructose

Hydration
50 Sorbitan Laurate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sorbitan laurate

51 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
54 Octyldodecanol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Octyldodecan-1-ol

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Phytosterols is a complex mixture of sterols isolated from the higher plants

Hydration Soothing
4 scientific references
  • BioMed Research International, July 2018, ePublication
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, April 2017, pages 115-138
  • Nutrients, December 2016, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, May-June 2008, pages 217-224
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

56th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Fig, Ficus carica L., Moraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

57th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
  • Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
  • Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
  • Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication
58 Madecassoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

58th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

O-6-Deoxy-α-L-mannopyranosyl-(1→4)-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-β-D-glucopyranosyl (2α,3β,4α,6β)-2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oate

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
UV filter, Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative

59th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

60th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Arnica Montana Flower Extract is an extract of the dried flower heads of the arnica, Arnica montana L., Asteraceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

61st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Artemisia capillaris, Compositae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

62nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether

63 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

63rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-

Hydration Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, August 2015, pages 1-6
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2007, pages 239-242
  • Journal of Structural Biology, June 2007, pages 386-400
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2006, pages 1-89
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

64th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

65th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae

Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

66th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

67 Ceramide AP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

67th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-(2-Hydroxy) Stearamide

Hydration Anti-Aging
10 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Pharmaceutical Research, November 2012, pages 538-551
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
68 Ceramide AS Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

68th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide AS

Anti-Aging Hydration
2 scientific references
  • UL Prospector, Accessed February 2023, Webpage 9 American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, July 2021, pages 853-866
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2020, pages 52-25S
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

69th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzoic acid, 2-octanoyloxy-

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

70th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Carapa guaianensis, Meliaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

71st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tyrosine acetate and arginine, hexadecyl ester, dipeptide

Anti-Aging
3 scientific references
  • Pharmaceuticals, July 2021, pages 1–22
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2020, pages 1, 415–1, 425
  • Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Supplement 1, February 2016, pages 18–20
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Plant extract

72nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

73rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Cornflower, Centaurea cyanus L., Compositae

74 Ceramide NG Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

74th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide 2

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences,  August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology,  2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Plant extract

75th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Borago Officinalis Extract is an extract of the herb, Borago officinalis L., Boraginaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Preservative

76th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract is the extract of the flowers and leaves of Chamomilla recutita (L.), Asteraceae

77 Ceramide NS Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

77th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • PLoS ONE, October 2018, pages 1-18
  • Scientific Reports, November 2015, pages 1-11
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research, September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 4, 2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1126-1136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271
78 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

78th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

79 Guaiazulene Preservative
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Preservative

79th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

7-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethylazulene

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

80th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil is the oil expressed from the fruit of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

81st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sucrose distearate

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active, Peptide

82nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, Issue 7, Volume 4, page 91
  • La Clinica Terapeutica, November 2020, pages e539-e548
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/AcetylHexapeptide-8pdf
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, March 2015, pages 46-52
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, February 2015, pages 27-35
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September-October 2007, issue 5, pages 343-349
83 Nonapeptide-1 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

83rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Nonapeptide-1 is a synthetic nonapeptide derived from arginine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, tryptophan and valine

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

84th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

.beta.-Cyclodextrin, 2-hydroxypropyl ethers

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

85th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tetrapeptide-7

Anti-Aging
5 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 37, Supplement 3, November 2018, pages 90S–102S
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2015, pages 152–160
  • Molecular Pharmaceutics, March 2013, pages 1, 063-1, 069
  • Plastic Surgical Nursing, April 2012, pages 71–72
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

86th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a copper complex of Tripeptide-1

87 Hexapeptide-9 Peptide
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

87th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hexapeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide containing Glutamine, Glycine and Proline residues

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

88th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-

Anti-Aging
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November 2018, pages 90S-102S
  • Cosmetics, May 2017, pages 1-14
  • Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, August 2016, pages 1, 171-1, 176
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2000, pages 207-218
89 Tripeptide-1 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Active, Peptide

89th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic peptide containing glycine, histidine, and lysine

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

90th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lysine, synthetic pentapeptide with serine, and threonine, hexadecanoyl derivatives

Anti-Aging
91 Ceramide EOP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

91st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ceramide EOP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Stearoyloxyheptacosamide,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyloxyheptacosanoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine

Hydration Anti-Aging
9 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology,  2020, pages 5S-25S
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, August 2019, pages 1-15
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, October 2014, pages 2473-2483
  • Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, July 2014, pages 177-184
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  July 2008, pages 1, 466-1, 476
  • Journal of Lipid Research,  September 2007, pages 1936-1943
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology,  2003, pages 107-129
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology,  November 2001, pages 1, 126-1, 136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, September-October 2001, pages 261-271

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum?

WATER, GLYCERETH-26, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERYL CITRATE/LACTATE/LINOLEATE/OLEATE, TOCOPHEROL, PROPANEDIOL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT, RETINOL, CERAMIDE NP, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, CARBOMER, TROMETHAMINE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ADENOSINE, PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT, POTENTILLA ANSERINA EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, POLYQUATERNIUM-51, CYNARA SCOLYMUS LEAF EXTRACT, AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT, BETA-GLUCAN, CASTANEA CRENATA SHELL EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF WATER, DIOSPYROS KAKI LEAF EXTRACT, SQUALANE, PANTHENOL, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER WATER, BHT, OLEIC ACID, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BHA, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE, SORBITAN LAURATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, SODIUM HYALURONATE, OCTYLDODECANOL, PHYTOSTEROLS, FICUS CARICA FRUIT EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, MADECASSOSIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, ARTEMISIA CAPILLARIS FLOWER EXTRACT, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CHOLESTEROL, HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF OIL, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE AS, CAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID, CARAPA GUAIANENSIS SEED OIL, ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT, CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NG, BORAGO OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NS, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GUAIAZULENE, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT OIL, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, NONAPEPTIDE-1, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, HEXAPEPTIDE-9, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, CERAMIDE EOP.

What are the active ingredients in Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum?

NIACINAMIDE, RETINOL, CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE AS, CERAMIDE NG, CERAMIDE NS, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, TRIPEPTIDE-1, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, CERAMIDE EOP.

How do I use Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum?

During your PM skincare routine, apply less than half of the amount you normally used for serum on skin. For the first two weeks of usage, use it once every two days to allow your skin to gradually get used to it. While using Retinol, be diligent with daily sunscreen application to protect your skin. For extra protection while outdoors, reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.

What skin types is Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum fungal acne safe?

9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum while pregnant?

It contains Retinol, BHA, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum fragrance free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.

Does Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract.

Is Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum?

It layers well with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Azelaic acid — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum have?

It lists 91 ingredients, of which 16 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Retinol 0.3% Niacin Renewing Serum?

Anua, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Anua
Country
Korea

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