Name: SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.25
Brand: SkinMedica
SKU: 280549
Availability: InStock
Rating: 48 (1 reviews)

SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.25

AbbVie

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Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

7

What's inside

Sodium Hydroxide

Effective at saponifying fats and oils, strong alkalinity enhances cleaning and grease removal

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

None

Polyacrylate-13

Improves texture and stability of products

Trideceth-6 Phosphate

None

Lauryl Alcohol (Dodecan-1-ol)

None

Dextran

May act as a soluble fiber, potential prebiotic effects

Potassium sorbate

Effective antimicrobial preservative, extends shelf life of products, widely used and generally recognized as safe at approved concentrations

Water

Non-toxic, safe solvent, diluent, and carrier for ingredients

Squalane

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

Bisabolol

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, skin-soothing effects

Glycine Soja Oil

Source of essential fatty acids, used as a skin emollient and carrier oil in cosmetic formulations

Retinol

Supports vision, immune function, cellular growth, skin health, antioxidant activity

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, protects skin from oxidative damage, enhances product stability

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax

Emollient, skin conditioning, natural thickener

Polyisobutene

Provides viscosity enhancement, film-forming properties, moisture retention

Disodium EDTA

Prevents discoloration by chelating metals, enhances product stability

Niacinamide

Supports energy metabolism, skin barrier repair, reduces redness and hyperpigmentation in topical use

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

Reduces inflammation, soothes skin, may help decrease redness and promote skin barrier repair

Magnolia grandiflora bark extract

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial effects, potential skin-soothing properties

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, prevents oxidation of oils and fats, preserves product stability

Tocotrienols

Antioxidant activity, potential cardiovascular support, neuroprotection, skin barrier support

Phytosterols

Lowers LDL cholesterol, supports cardiovascular health

Squalene

Skin hydration, antioxidant properties, enhances skin barrier function

Glycerin

Humectant retaining moisture, widely used as a safe solvent and sweetener

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Good skin conditioning agent, solvent for hydrophobic ingredients, low toxicity, biodegradable

Polysorbate 20

Effective emulsifier, improves solubility of hydrophobic compounds, low toxicity, biodegradable

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetyl Palmitate

Emollient, texture enhancer, thickening agent in topical formulations

Laureth-23 (Polyoxyethylene (23) lauryl ether; Brij-35)

Effective emulsifier, surfactant, improves product texture and stability

Dicaprylyl Ether

Improves skin hydration and texture, enhances spreadability of formulations

Phenoxyethanol

Effective preservative, broad antimicrobial spectrum, low volatility, good stability

Ethylhexylglycerin

Preservative enhancer, mild skin conditioning, antimicrobial properties

Dunaliella Salina Extract

Rich in beta-carotene, antioxidant properties, supports eye health, supports skin health

Ceramide 1/Ceramide 3

Helps restore skin barrier, improves skin hydration, reduces dryness, supports skin repair

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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