Boncept Retinol 500IU

Boncept

Retinol 500IU

face serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
69%
Combination (dry)
69%
Balanced
99%
Combination (oily)
71%
Oily
71%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
5
Actives
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The Boncept Retinol 500IU Serum is an anti-aging serum designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin texture and firmness. Enriched with Retinol, this lightweight serum helps to boost cell turnover, smooth the skin, and improve elasticity. It is formulated to deliver potent anti-aging benefits while hydrating and nourishing the skin for a youthful, radiant complexion.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

5
Bakuchiol Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Retinoids Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

3
Pregnancy Unsafe
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

39 total
WATER BUTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERIN SQUALANE 1,2-HEXANEDIOL Butyrospermum Parkii C9-12 ALKANE DIMETHICONE BAKUCHIOL Bakuchiol RETINOL Retinoids C14-22 ALCOHOLS GLYCERYL STEARATE PEG-100 STEARATE SUNFLOWER SEED OIL/HYDROGENATED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ESTERS GLYCERYL STEARATE SE HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE SOYBEAN OIL PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS TOCOPHERYL ACETATE ALLANTOIN ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN CARBOMER TROMETHAMINE ADENOSINE XANTHAN GUM DISODIUM EDTA SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE BHT NATTO GUM CERAMIDE NP Ceramides PHASEOLUS MUNGO ROOT EXTRACT PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) TOCOPHEROL HYDROGENATED LECITHIN CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS LEAF EXTRACT

About Retinol 500IU

Overview

Retinol 500IU is a cushioning serum from Boncept. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 39 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. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Panthenol.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii, Ceramide NP and Panthenol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract and Bakuchiol.

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 it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.

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 essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 7 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 13 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 9 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 8 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Oil Control 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.

Water

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
Butylene Glycol

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

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
Glycerin

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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
Squalane

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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
Dimethicone

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

Dimethicone

Hydration
Bakuchiol Bakuchiol

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

Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol

Soothing Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
Retinol Retinoids

10th 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
Glyceryl Stearate

12th 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
Glyceryl Stearate SE

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

Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized

Hydration
Tocopheryl Acetate

19th 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-yl acetate

Anti-Aging Soothing
Allantoin

20th 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
Ethylhexylglycerin

21st 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

Formula analysis

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

Hydration High

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

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

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 (5)

Supporting ingredients (34)

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

Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Squalane 1,2-hexanediol Butyrospermum Parkii C9-12 Alkane Dimethicone C14-22 Alcohols Glyceryl Stearate Peg-100 Stearate Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters Glyceryl Stearate SE Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside Soybean Oil Propylene Glycol Esters Tocopheryl Acetate Allantoin Ethylhexylglycerin Carbomer Tromethamine Adenosine Xanthan Gum Disodium Edta Sorbitan Isostearate BHT Natto Gum Phaseolus Mungo Root Extract Tocopherol Hydrogenated Lecithin Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate Centella Asiatica Extract Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

  • Silicones

    Dimethicone

  • Facial oils

    Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters

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, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate. 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, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 39 ingredients on the label.

8
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

6
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

5
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

5
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

4
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

2
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

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 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

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

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
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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
4 Squalane Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

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
5 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
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.

6 Butyrospermum Parkii
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.

7 C9-12 Alkane Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

Alkanes, C9-12

8 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

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

Dimethicone

Hydration Silicone
7 scientific references
  • FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
  • Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
  • Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
9 Bakuchiol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Active, Antioxidant, Preservative

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

Bakuchiol (babchi seed extract) is a plant-based retinol alternative that softens wrinkles and fades dark spots with less irritation. IUPAC name: 4-[(1E,3S)-3,7-dimethyl-3-vinylocta-1,6-dien-1-yl]phenol

Soothing Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
14 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, July 2020, pages 1-12
  • Pharmacological Research, March 2019, pages 208-213
  • British Journal of Dermatology, February 2019, pages 253-254
  • Oncotarget, March 2016, pages 14, 616-14, 627
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2014, pages 221-230
  • Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 2010, pages 1504-1506
  • The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2010, pages 105-114
  • Pharmacognosy Review, January-June 2010, pages 68-76
  • British Journal of Dermatology, 2019 (randomized trial vs retinol: bjd.16918)
  • Phytochemistry Reviews, 2024 (review: s11101-024-09926-y)
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026 (review: ics.70116)
  • PubMed 41151326, 2025 (bakuchiol against MRSA)
  • PubMed 38199573, 2024 (antiviral targets PHB2, VDAC1, VDAC2)
  • PubMed 37857572, 2023 (C. elegans lifespan and amyloid-beta)
10 Retinol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

10th 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
11 C14-22 Alcohols Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

C14-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain

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

12th 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
13 Peg-100 Stearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)

14 Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive, Texture agent

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

Sunflower Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Helianthus annuus

15 Glyceryl Stearate SE Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized

Hydration
16 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
17 C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C12-20 alcohols with glucose

18 Soybean Oil Propylene Glycol Esters Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

Soybean Oil Propylene Glycol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil with propylene glycol

19 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

19th 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-yl acetate

Anti-Aging Soothing
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
20 Allantoin Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Soothing

20th 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
21 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

21st 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
22 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

23rd 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)-

24 Adenosine
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.

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
25 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Xanthan gum

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

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

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

Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate

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

28th 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

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

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

Product obtained from fermentation of soy protein by Bacillus natto

30 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

30th 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
31 Phaseolus Mungo Root Extract Plant extract
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.

Phaseolus Mungo Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Phaseolus mungo L., Fabaceae

32 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

32nd 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
33 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

33rd 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
34 Hydrogenated Lecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

34th 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
35 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

35th 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
36 Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, tetradecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

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

37th 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
38 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

38th 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
39 Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Plant extract

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

Osmanthus Fragrans Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Osmanthus fragrans, Oleaceae.

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Retinol 500IU?

WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, SQUALANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, Butyrospermum Parkii, C9-12 ALKANE, DIMETHICONE, BAKUCHIOL, RETINOL, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL/HYDROGENATED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ESTERS, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, SOYBEAN OIL PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALLANTOIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CARBOMER, TROMETHAMINE, ADENOSINE, XANTHAN GUM, DISODIUM EDTA, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, BHT, NATTO GUM, CERAMIDE NP, PHASEOLUS MUNGO ROOT EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, OSMANTHUS FRAGRANS LEAF EXTRACT.

What are the active ingredients in Retinol 500IU?

BAKUCHIOL, RETINOL, CERAMIDE NP, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Retinol 500IU?

When using serum in the morning and evening, gently spread an appropriate amount over the entire face and let it absorb.

What skin types is Retinol 500IU 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 500IU 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 500IU fungal acne safe?

7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Sunflower Seed Oil/hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Retinol 500IU while pregnant?

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

Is Retinol 500IU fragrance free?

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

Does Retinol 500IU contain alcohol?

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

Is Retinol 500IU silicone free?

No — it contains Dimethicone.

Does Retinol 500IU contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Retinol 500IU paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Retinol 500IU?

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 500IU?

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

How many ingredients does Retinol 500IU have?

It lists 39 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Retinol 500IU?

Boncept.

Brand
Boncept

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