Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream

Elizabeth Arden

Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
76%
Combination (dry)
76%
Balanced
94%
Combination (oily)
64%
Oily
64%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Discover Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream, the next level retinol action without the typical retinol reaction. After the very first use, this potent yet gentle moisture cream leaves skin feeling nourished, looking radiant and revitalized. In 1 week, wrinkles and pores are visibly reduced, skin feels firmer, and tone and texture are improved. Formulated with pure retinol plus HPR, a next generation retinol, skin-firming peptides, moisture barrier-strengthening ceramides, plumping hyaluronic acid and skin-soothing botanicals.

Key Insights

Benefits

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

Active Ingredients

3
Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Retinoids

Risks

3
Pregnancy Unsafe
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream

Overview

Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream is a cushioning cream from Elizabeth Arden. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 40 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 Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Sodium Hyaluronate, 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, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Water.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced 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 oil control. 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 essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, 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 serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • 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

May suit

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) 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

  • Hydration 16 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 14 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • 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 2 ingredients

    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 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.

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

Hydration

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

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

Diisopropyl adipate

Hydration

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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

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

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 is the reaction product of Acetic Acid and Tetrapeptide-11

Anti-Aging Hydration

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

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 is a reaction product of acetic acid and Tetrapeptide-9

Anti-Aging

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

(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

14th 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
Ceramide NP Ceramides

18th 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

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 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 None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

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 (4)

Supporting ingredients (36)

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

Water Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Glycerin Diisopropyl Adipate Pentylene Glycol Dimethicone Butylene Glycol 4-t-butylcyclohexanol 1,2-hexanediol Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer Bisabolol Butyrospermum Parkii Butter C13-16 Isoparaffin Caprylhydroxamic Acid Carbomer Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Dimethyl Isosorbide Disodium Edta Glyceryl Stearate Glycine Soja Oil Laureth-7 Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil Mica Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Peg-100 Stearate Phytosphingosine Polyacrylamide Polysorbate 20 Tromethamine Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Parfum Tocopherol Iron Powder

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

  • Silicones

    Dimethicone, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

  • Added colour

    Mica

  • 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 "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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)
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20. 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 40 ingredients on the label.

10
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

8
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

4
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

2
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

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
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

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
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
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

4th 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
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

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
6 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% 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
7 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Cyclohexanol, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-

5 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2020, pages 1,409-1,414
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534–547
  • Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, September 2018, pages 421-429
  • Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, February 2016, pages 9-16; and Volume 30 Supplement, pages 21-27
  • Experimental Dermatology, November 2010, pages 980-986
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

9th 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
Roles
Peptide

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

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11 is the reaction product of Acetic Acid and Tetrapeptide-11

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

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

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 is a reaction product of acetic acid and Tetrapeptide-9

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

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

1-Propapnesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, polymers with docosylpoly(oxyethylene) 2-methyl-2-propenoate (25 mol EO average)

Synthetic polymer
13 Bisabolol Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Soothing

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

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

14th 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
Solvent

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

Alkanes, C13-16-iso

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

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

Octanamide, N-Hydroxy-

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

17th 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
18 Ceramide NP 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.

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

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

Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of cetearyl dimethicone crosslinked with vinyl cyclohexene oxide

Silicone
20 Dimethyl Isosorbide Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol

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

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

22nd 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
23 Glycine Soja Oil Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

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
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone
25 Laureth-7 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

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

3,6,9,12,15,18,21-Heptaoxatritriacontanol

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

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

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
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

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

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Macadamia integrifolia, Proteaceae

28 Mica Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Fragrance / colour

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

Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets.

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

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

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
30 Peg-100 Stearate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

30th 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)

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

31st 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-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
32 Polyacrylamide Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

2-Propenamide, homopolymer

Synthetic polymer
33 Polysorbate 20 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

33rd 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.

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

34th 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
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

35th 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
36 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

36th 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
Plant extract

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

Zingiber Officinale Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginger, Zingiber officinalis L., Zingiberaceae

38 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

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

39th 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
40 Iron Powder Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

Iron Powder is the element consisting of powdered metallic iron

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream?

WATER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERIN, DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, 4-T-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-11, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-9, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BISABOLOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, CARBOMER, CERAMIDE NP, CETEARYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERYL STEARATE, GLYCINE SOJA OIL, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, LAURETH-7, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL, MICA, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYSORBATE 20, RETINOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TROMETHAMINE, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT, PARFUM, TOCOPHEROL, IRON POWDER.

What are the active ingredients in Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream?

CERAMIDE NP, HYDROXYPINACOLONE RETINOATE, RETINOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream?

To use, gently press down to release cream and massage over face and neck day and/or night before applying SPF moisturizer.

What skin types is Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream 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 Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream 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 Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream fungal acne safe?

7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Peg-100 Stearate, Polysorbate 20. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream 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 Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream contain alcohol?

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

Is Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream silicone free?

No — it contains Dimethicone, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.

Does Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream contain essential oils?

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

Is Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream?

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 Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream have?

It lists 40 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Retinol + HPR Ceramide Rapid Skin-Renewing Water Cream?

Elizabeth Arden.

Brand
Elizabeth Arden

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