Name: The Inkey List Retinol Serum
Brand: The Inkey List
SKU: 225794
Availability: InStock
Rating: 66 (1 reviews)

The Inkey List Retinol Serum

The Inkey List

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

5

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Glycine soja (Soybean) Oil

Oxidation instability, high omega-6 fatty acid content, potential for hexane solvent residues in processing, mild endocrine concern due to isoflavone contaminants in unrefined forms

Sodium Hydroxide

Severe skin irritation, chemical burns, eye damage, respiratory tract irritation on inhalation of dust or aerosols

Polysorbate 60

Potential skin and eye irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing, digestive discomfort at high oral doses, minor sensitization risk

Polysorbate 20

Mild skin irritation at high concentrations, rare sensitization

Sorbitan Isostearate

Ultra-processed, possible gut microbiome disruption, limited safety data, potential for mild digestive discomfort

Water

Hydration, solvent, carrier

Squalane

Moisturizing, emollient, enhances skin barrier, non-irritating, lightweight texture

Mushroom Glycolipids

Potential antioxidant properties, possible cholesterol-lowering effects, natural emulsifier

Dicaprylyl Carbonate (di-n-octyl carbonate)

Skin conditioning, enhances spreadability and texture in formulations

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Antimicrobial properties, natural preservative effect

Sodium lactate

Moisturizing agent, pH buffering, preservative effect

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, helps maintain hydration

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Propanediol

Biobased solvent, humectant, enhances preservative efficacy, biodegradable, low toxicity

Retinyl Acetate

Supports skin cell turnover, provides antioxidant properties, assists in skin repair and texture improvement

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Improves product texture and stability, enhances skin feel and adherence

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, supports skin barrier function

Sodium Phytate

Antioxidant properties, may have anticancer effects, natural preservative, may reduce glycemic response

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Antioxidant properties, promotes collagen synthesis, skin brightening effects

Tocopherol

Antioxidant properties, protects oils and fats from oxidation, contributes to vitamin E intake

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Skin conditioning, potential to support extracellular matrix synthesis, may reduce visible signs of aging

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Supports collagen production, may improve skin texture and repair

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning, forms protective barrier, reduces irritation from other ingredients, non-toxic, non-comedogenic

Phospholipids

Support cell membrane health, may improve lipid metabolism, aid in absorption of nutrients, may have anti-inflammatory properties

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols

Lowers LDL cholesterol, may reduce risk of heart disease, supports healthy lipid profile

Hyaluronic Acid

Joint lubrication, skin hydration, may reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis

Product Details

Form Type

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