Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum

Elizabeth Arden

Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum

face serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
93%
Combination (dry)
93%
Balanced
77%
Combination (oily)
47%
Oily
47%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Fast-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.

Key Insights

Benefits

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

Active Ingredients

3
Ceramides Retinoids Signal peptides

Risks

4
Allergen
Microplastic
Pregnancy Unsafe
Silicone

About Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum

Overview

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.

Texture and finish

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.

What the formula does

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.

Who it suits

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.

What it does not target

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.

What is not in 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.

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

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • Contains a solid synthetic polymer (microplastic)
  • 5 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

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

May suit

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • 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

  • Anti-Aging 12 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 11 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Anti-Acne 2 ingredients

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • 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.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration

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

Dimethicone

Hydration

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

Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters

Hydration

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Diisopropyl adipate

Hydration

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)

Soothing Anti-Aging

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

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Ceramide NP Ceramides

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

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,

Soothing

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

Anti-Aging Hydration

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone

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.

Hydration Anti-Aging

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 Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

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 Low

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 (21)

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

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 Colloidal Oatmeal Farnesol Glycine Soja Oil Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Phytosphingosine Silica Silylate Sorbitan Laurate Tocopheryl Acetate

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Farnesol

  • Essential oils

    Farnesol

  • Silicones

    Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer

  • Microplastics

    Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

  • Facial oils

    Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed 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, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sorbitan Laurate. 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
Allergen, Microplastic, Pregnancy Unsafe, Silicone

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 26 ingredients on the label.

9
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

2
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

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.

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane

Hydration Silicone
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, February 2016, pages S67-S76
  • Environmental International, November 2015, pages 55-63
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149-227
2 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

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

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
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Preservative

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

Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • The University of Toledo, May 2020, ePublication
  • Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Medicine in Nis, December 2013, pages 193-200
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November-December 2012, pages 342-372
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Silicone Microplastic
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Diisopropyl adipate

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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.

Silicone
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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

Silicone
8 Bisabolol Soothing
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Soothing

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)

Soothing Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 299-303
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2017, pages 24S-25S
  • Cutis, November 2015, pages 337-342
  • Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 2014, pages 173-181
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, October 2011, pages 2580-2585
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Texture agent

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

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
1–5%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Fatty acids, C18-36, esters with ethylene glycol

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Triglycerides, C18-36

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
12 Ceramide NP Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Active

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

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
13 Colloidal Oatmeal Occlusive
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Occlusive, Exfoliant, Texture agent

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,

Soothing
14 Farnesol Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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-

Allergen
15 Glycine Soja Oil Emollient
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient

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

Anti-Aging Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Phytotherapy Research, March 2020, pages 435-437
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, October 2018, pages 3, 029-3, 039
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, February 2018, pages 28-37
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Molecules, Volume 22, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2013, pages s123-s127
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, January 2012, pages 89-95
  • International Journal of Dermatology, April 2011, pages 470-477
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Active

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone

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.

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone

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

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Active, Peptide

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

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
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Active, Peptide

21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone

22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-

Anti-Aging Hydration
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Dermatological Science, January 2020, Volume 97, Issue 1, pages 2-8
  • Archives of Dermatological Research, December 2017, Volume 309, Issue 10, pages 795-803
  • Biochimica et Biophysica Acta: Biomembranes, May 2017, Volume 1859, Issue 5, pages 824-834
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2007, Volume 29, Issue 3, pages 181-190
  • Molecular Medicine, January-March 2006, pages 17-24
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, issue 5, pages 1135–1137
23 Retinol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Active

23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

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
24 Silica Silylate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

Amorphous silica, reaction products with trimethylsilane

25 Sorbitan Laurate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Surfactant

25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.

Sorbitan laurate

26 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Low — inferred from list position alone
Roles
Antioxidant

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

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

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Shares 5 key ingredients with Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum: Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycine Soja Oil, Retinol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

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Shares 5 key ingredients with Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum: Glycine Soja Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Retinol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

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What ingredients are in Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum?

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.

What are the active ingredients in Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum?

CERAMIDE NP, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1, RETINOL.

How do I use Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum?

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.

What skin types is Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum good for?

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.

Is Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin 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 + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum fungal acne safe?

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.

Can I use Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum while pregnant?

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

Is Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum fragrance free?

No — it contains Farnesol.

Does Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum contain alcohol?

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

Is Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum silicone free?

No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer.

Does Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Farnesol.

Is Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin 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 + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum?

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

How many ingredients does Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum have?

It lists 26 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Retinol + HPR Ceramide Capsules Rapid Skin Renewing Serum?

Elizabeth Arden.

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Elizabeth Arden

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