Name: CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Brand: CeraVe
SKU: 280739
Availability: InStock
Rating: 84 (1 reviews)

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum

L'Oréal SA

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

3

Why this score

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

What's inside

Polysorbate 20

Mild skin irritation possible in sensitive individuals, rare sensitization

Potassium phosphate

None at typical dietary levels

Xanthan Gum

Possible mild gastrointestinal discomfort at high consumption, rare allergenic potential

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Softens and smooths skin, acts as an emollient

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Improves texture of cosmetic products, enhances product stability

グリチルリチン酸2K (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate)

Anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing, reduces redness, antioxidant

Citric acid

Enhances flavor, acts as preservative by chelating metals, stabilizes pH

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Improved oxidative stability compared to regular lecithin, emulsifying properties, skin conditioning

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Lecithin

Emulsifier aids texture and stability in foods, may support lipid metabolism

Sodium citrate

Controls acidity, stabilizes pH, enhances flavor, extends shelf life

Retinol

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

Cholesterol

Essential for cell membrane integrity, precursor for steroid hormones and bile acids

Alcohol

Preserves freshness by inhibiting microbial growth, extends shelf-life

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Improves product stability by sequestering metal ions, enhances preservative effectiveness

Pentylene Glycol

Humectant, solvent, enhances skin hydration and product texture

Phytosphingosine

Supports skin barrier function, antimicrobial against Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus, anti-inflammatory signaling (NF-kB/MAPK modulation), may aid acne-prone or compromised skin

Aqua

Widely used as a non-toxic solvent and carrier

Propanediol

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

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Niacinamide

Supports skin barrier integrity, improves skin appearance, essential nutrient

Ceramide AP

Skin barrier repair, moisture retention, supports skin hydration

Ceramide EOP

Improves skin barrier function, reduces transepidermal water loss, increases skin hydration, supports management of atopic dermatitis/xerosis

Carbomer

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning agent, stabilizes emulsions, enhances texture

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Conditioning, detangling, reduces static in hair

Dimethiconol

Provides smooth skin feel, enhances spreadability, forms protective barrier

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild surfactant, good emulsifying properties, biodegradable, generally safe for dermal use

Phenoxyethanol

Effective antimicrobial preservative, broad-spectrum activity, extends product shelf life

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient properties, solvent for active ingredients, improves skin feel, enhances ingredient penetration

Ethylhexylglycerin

Enhances preservative efficacy, deodorizing properties

Product Details

Form Type

unknown

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