Mizon 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum

Mizon

0.1% Retinol Youth Serum

face serum

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
58%
Combination (dry)
58%
Balanced
88%
Combination (oily)
82%
Oily
82%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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The Mizon 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum is a gentle yet effective anti-aging treatment formulated to smooth fine lines, improve skin texture, and boost firmness. With 0.1% pure retinol, it supports collagen production and accelerates skin renewal, while added soothing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and botanical extracts help hydrate and minimize irritation. Ideal for beginners or those seeking a mild, skin-friendly retinol to refine pores and restore youthful radiance.

Key Insights

Benefits

8
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

9
AHA Bakuchiol Carrier peptides Ceramides Hyaluronic acid Neuropeptides Retinoids Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

2
Pregnancy Unsafe
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

66 total
WATER METHYLPROPANEDIOL NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) GLYCERIN NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRATE CYCLODEXTRIN 1,2-HEXANEDIOL HYDROGENATED LECITHIN PROPANEDIOL POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE HYDROXYACETOPHENONE BAKUCHIOL Bakuchiol BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER GLYCERYL STEARATE POLYISOBUTENE SODIUM POLYACRYLATE PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL HYDROGENATED PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE SQUALANE PULLULAN BHT DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL POLYSORBATE 20 2-DIMETHYLBICYCLOHEPT-2-YLIDENE ETHANOL RETINOL Retinoids CITRIC ACID AHA CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL EXTRACT GLEDITSIA AUSTRALIS FRUIT EXTRACT SOPHORA FLAVESCENS ROOT EXTRACT PEG-5 RAPESEED STEROL BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS ADENOSINE CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE SORBITAN OLEATE XANTHAN GUM CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL EXTRACT DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE CETETH-5 CETETH-3 LARIX LEPTOLEPIS BARK EXTRACT POTERIUM OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid CHOLESTEROL CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT PORPHYRIDIUM CRUENTUM EXTRACT HEXAPEPTIDE-61 DIMER POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE CAPRYLYL GLYCOL GLUCOSE COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1 Carrier peptides CERAMIDE NP Ceramides ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-15 Neuropeptides DISODIUM EDTA HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID Hyaluronic acid HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE POTASSIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid PENTYLENE GLYCOL SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER Hyaluronic acid SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid

About 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum

Overview

0.1% Retinol Youth Serum is a lightweight serum from Mizon. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 66 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Methylpropanediol, Glycerin and Propanediol, 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 Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol and Panthenol.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Panthenol.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter.

Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Sodium Polyacrylate and Retinol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) 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. 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, silicone-free and microplastic-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
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • 6 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
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) 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 23 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 9 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Pore Minimizer 2 ingredients

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Blackhead Reducing 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.

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

Hydration
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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

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

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging

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

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

Hydration

11th 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

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

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
Bakuchiol Bakuchiol

13th 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

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

16th 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

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

2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt

Oil Control

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 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 Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

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 (14)

Supporting ingredients (52)

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

Water Methylpropanediol Glycerin Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate Cyclodextrin 1,2-hexanediol Hydrogenated Lecithin Propanediol Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Hydroxyacetophenone Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Sodium Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Glyceryl Stearate Polyisobutene Sodium Polyacrylate Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Squalane Pullulan BHT Dipropylene Glycol Polysorbate 20 2-dimethylbicyclohept-2-ylidene Ethanol Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract Gleditsia Australis Fruit Extract Sophora Flavescens Root Extract Peg-5 Rapeseed Sterol Brassica Campestris Sterols Adenosine Caprylyl/capryl Glucoside Sorbitan Oleate Xanthan Gum Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate Ceteth-5 Ceteth-3 Larix Leptolepis Bark Extract Poterium Officinale Root Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Cholesterol Crithmum Maritimum Extract Porphyridium Cruentum Extract Hexapeptide-61 Dimer Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Caprylyl Glycol Glucose Disodium Edta Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate Pentylene Glycol

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
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Facial oils

    Macadamia Ternifolia 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, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Oleate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Pregnancy Unsafe, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 66 ingredients on the label.

14
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

13
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

12
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

10
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

10
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

9
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

8
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

7
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

3
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

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
Roles
Solvent

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

2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
  • Contact Dermatitis, September 2017, pages 159-162
3 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

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

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

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

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

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

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

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediyl didecanoate

6 Cyclodextrin Chelator
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

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

Cycloheptapentylose

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.

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

8th 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
9 Propanediol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

1,3-dihydroxypropane

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

10th 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, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

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

11th 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
12 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

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

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
13 Bakuchiol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Active, Antioxidant, Preservative

13th 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)
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
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

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

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

16th 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
17 Polyisobutene Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

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

Homopolymer of 2-methyl-1 propene

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

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

2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt

Oil Control Synthetic polymer
7 scientific references
  • International Food Research Journal, February 2021, pages 44 - 55
  • Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, March 2018, pages 1, 611-1, 614
  • Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, November 2014, pages 18, 346-18, 351
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, November 2001, pages 1, 515-1, 520
  • United States Patent, April 2000, ePublication
  • https://wwwsocochemcom/is-sodium-polyacrylate-safehtml
  • https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/acryco092018TARpdf
19 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

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

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

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids

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

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

Phosphatidylcholines, soya, hydrogenated

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

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

Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl methyl ether

23 Squalane 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.

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

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

Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced from starch by cultivating the yeast, Aureobasidium pullulans

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

25th 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

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

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

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

27 Polysorbate 20 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, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

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

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

2-(3,3-Dimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene) ethanol

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

29th 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
30 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

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

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

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.

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mandarin-orange, Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae

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

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

Gleditsia Australis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruits of Gleditsia australis L., Fabaceae

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

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

Sophora Flavescens Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Sophora flavescens, Fabaceae

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.

Sterols, rapeseed (Brassica campestris oleifera), ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)

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

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

Brassica Campestris Sterols is a mixture of sterols obtained from the Cabbage, Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae

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.

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

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

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

D-Glucopyranose, oligomers, decyl octyl glycosides

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

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

Sorbitan oleate

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

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

Xanthan gum

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

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

Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mandarin Orange, Citrus nobilis, Rutaceae

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

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

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

Soothing Dark Spot Fading
8 scientific references
  • How to Care for Red, Sensitive Skin
  • 7 Best Products for Sensitive Skin
  • Skincare Tips for Calming Redness
  • Skin-Soothing Ingredients
  • How the Paula’s Choice CALM Collection Works
  • The Best Moisturizers for Sensitive Skin
  • The Best Ways to Treat Acne and Sensitive Skin
  • Skin Care for Extremely Dry, Sensitive Skin
42 Ceteth-5 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

42nd 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.-hexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (5 mol EO average molar ratio)

43 Ceteth-3 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

43rd 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.-hexadecyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (3 mol EO average molar ratio)

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

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

Larix Leptolepis Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of Larix leptolepis, Pinaceae.

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

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

Poterium Officinale Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Salaf Burnet, Poterium officinale (L.), Rosaceae

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

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae

Soothing Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Cosmetics, November 2021, pages 1-24
  • https://wwwmdpicom/2079-9284/8/4/106/htm
  • World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 2011, pages 610-612
  • https://wwwdesertharvestcom/physicians/documents/Antifungal%20and%20Antioxidant%20Activitiespdf
  • International Journal of Biological & Medical Research, 2011, pages 466-471
  • https://citeseerxistpsuedu/viewdoc/download?doi=10113024710&rep=rep1&type=pdf ]
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2007, pages 1-50
  • https://onlinepersonalcarecouncilorg/ctfa-static/online/lists/cir-pdfs/PRS274pdf
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

47th 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
48 Cholesterol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

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

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

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

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

Crithmum Maritimum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Rock Fennel, Crithmum maritimum L., Apiaceae

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

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

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Porphyridium cruentum, Porphyridaceae

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

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

Hexapeptide-61 Dimer is a dimer of Hexapeptide-61. (Hexapeptide-61 is the synthetic peptide consisting of cysteine, lysine, serine and threonine)

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

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

1-hexadecanol, phosphate, potassium salt

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

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

Octane-1,2-diol

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

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

Glucose

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, March 2020, pages 1–13
  • Foods, March 2019, pages 1–27
  • Nature Medicine, May 2018, pages 617–627
  • Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, September 2003, pages 1, 224–1, 228
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Peptide

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-15 is the reaction product of acetic acid and Tetrapeptide-15

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

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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

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

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

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

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

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

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

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

Hyaluronic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives

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

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

Hyaluronic acid, potassium salt

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

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

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

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

65th 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, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

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

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

Sodium Acetylhyaluronate

Hydration Anti-Aging

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum?

WATER, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DICAPRATE, CYCLODEXTRIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PROPANEDIOL, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, BAKUCHIOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, POLYISOBUTENE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, PANTHENOL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL, HYDROGENATED PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, SQUALANE, PULLULAN, BHT, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, 2-DIMETHYLBICYCLOHEPT-2-YLIDENE ETHANOL, RETINOL, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL EXTRACT, GLEDITSIA AUSTRALIS FRUIT EXTRACT, SOPHORA FLAVESCENS ROOT EXTRACT, PEG-5 RAPESEED STEROL, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS, ADENOSINE, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL EXTRACT, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CETETH-5, CETETH-3, LARIX LEPTOLEPIS BARK EXTRACT, POTERIUM OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, CHOLESTEROL, CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT, PORPHYRIDIUM CRUENTUM EXTRACT, HEXAPEPTIDE-61 DIMER, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, GLUCOSE, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, CERAMIDE NP, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-15, DISODIUM EDTA, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE.

What are the active ingredients in 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum?

NIACINAMIDE, BAKUCHIOL, PANTHENOL, RETINOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, COPPER TRIPEPTIDE-1, CERAMIDE NP, ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-15, HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, SODIUM ACETYLATED HYALURONATE.

How do I use 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum?

Apply to clean, dry skin at night. Start 2–3 times per week, then increase as tolerated. Use a small amount and follow with moisturizer. Important: Always apply sunscreen during the day when using retinol products.

What skin types is 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum good for?

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

Is 0.1% Retinol Youth 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 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum fungal acne safe?

6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Oleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum while pregnant?

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

Is 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum fragrance free?

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

Does 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum contain alcohol?

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

Is 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum silicone free?

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

Does 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum contain essential oils?

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

Is 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum paraben free?

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

What can I layer with 0.1% Retinol Youth 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 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum?

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

How many ingredients does 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum have?

It lists 66 ingredients, of which 14 are recorded as actives.

Who makes 0.1% Retinol Youth Serum?

Mizon.

Brand
Mizon

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