1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
Elizabeth Arden
Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum
face serum
Elizabeth Arden
face serum
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Take the skin testFast-acting encapsulated gel face serum. Sealed to keep light & air out, and maximum potency & freshness in. Closest in activity to RX strength Retinoic Acid. Pure formula without fillers. Potent for optimal freshness during every application. Precise dosage for no guesswork skincare. Biodegradable and dermatologist tested. Potent yet gentle skin renewing serum visibly reduces wrinkles. Firms and tones skin without irritation. Offers sustained release which makes it gentler than over the counter Retinol. Capsules keep light and air out to ensure this is the freshest, most potent form of retinol without a prescription.
Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum is a rich serum from Elizabeth Arden. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 26 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as rich: occlusives and butters sit high enough in the order to give it real weight on skin. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate and Diisopropyl Adipate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bisabolol, Colloidal Oatmeal and Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate.
On richness alone it suits Dry and Combination (dry) skin best, and is the least natural fit for 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.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection and brightening and tone. 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.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
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.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
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.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
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.
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 10–40% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Diisopropyl adipate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Triglycerides, C18-36
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Naturally occurring substances oatmeal obtained from the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae,
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Farnesol
Farnesol
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 26 ingredients on the label.
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Forms a film that slows water loss
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Dimethicone
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Diisopropyl adipate
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with C3-20 alkyl groups
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Fatty acids, C18-36, esters with ethylene glycol
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Triglycerides, C18-36
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Naturally occurring substances oatmeal obtained from the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae,
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine Soja Oil is the oil obtained from the soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae, by extraction or expression. It consists esentially of triglycerides of oleic, linoleic and saturated acids
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae.
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is the reaction product of palmitic acid and Tetrapeptide-7
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
L-Lysine, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)glycyl-L-histidyl-
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Retinol; vitamin A
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Amorphous silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Sorbitan laurate
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-yl acetate
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CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, BISABOLOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, C18-36 ACID GLYCOL ESTER, C18-36 ACID TRIGLYCERIDE, CERAMIDE NP, COLLOIDAL OATMEAL, FARNESOL, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, RETINOL, SILICA SILYLATE, SORBITAN LAURATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE.
CERAMIDE NP, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, RETINOL.
You can add retinol to your skincare regimen as early as your mid to late 20s. To minimize irritation, avoid layering with products containing acids or exfoliants, and always apply SPF before going outside.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry) skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily 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.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sorbitan Laurate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Farnesol.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer.
Yes — it contains Farnesol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
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.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 26 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
Elizabeth Arden.
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