Name: SKINICIAN Overnight Retinol Power Balm
Brand: SKINICIAN
SKU: 281763
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7 (1 reviews)

SKINICIAN Overnight Retinol Power Balm

4Beauty Group

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

11

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-8)

What's inside

Cyclopentasiloxane

Not approved for ingestion, potential bioaccumulation, environmental concerns, possible endocrine disruption

Polyacrylamide

Potential residual acrylamide monomer contamination, which is neurotoxic and carcinogenic; possible skin irritation

BHA

Possible carcinogenicity in animal studies, endocrine disruption potential, sensitization risk, processing chemical

PEG-100 Stearate

Potential contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, possible mild gut irritation, synthetic origin, ultra-processed

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Potential skin irritation, dermal sensitization, environmental persistence

Sodium Hydroxide

Caustic irritation on skin and mucous membranes at high concentrations, potential ingestion toxicity if improperly used

BHT

Potential for irritation, possible endocrine disruption seen in animal studies, concerns over long-term toxicity though human evidence is limited

Fragrance Mixes (Parfum, Fragrance)

Skin sensitization, allergic reactions, respiratory irritation, potential contact dermatitis, some components may have toxicity concerns

Linalool

Irritant, sensitizer, potential allergen via dermal exposure, possible respiratory sensitization with inhalation

Citronellol

Skin sensitization, contact allergy, mild irritation

Dextran

Possible digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals, large amounts may alter gut microbiota, rare allergic reactions, ultra-processed

Aqua (Water)

Water that has reportedly been subjected to a magnetic field; chemically it remains H2O without added substances.

Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3

May promote collagen synthesis, improve skin firmness, reduce signs of aging

Myristoyl Tripeptide-31

Stimulates collagen production, promotes skin renewal

Allantoin

Skin soothing, promotes wound healing, moisturizes skin, non-irritating

Citric acid

Preservative, pH adjustment, flavor enhancement

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient and emulsifier improving skin texture and product stability

Biotynol Tripeptide-1

May promote collagen synthesis and support skin repair at cosmetic use concentrations

Isododecane

Provides lightweight emollient effect, enhances spreadability and evaporation in formulations

Dehydroacetic Acid

Antimicrobial preservative, extends shelf life of formulations

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Fragrance agent, enhances scent profile

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Moisturizing, skin barrier support, emollient, contains fatty acids beneficial for skin hydration

Dimethicone

Emollient, skin conditioning, reduces water loss, smooth texture enhancer

Glycerin

Moisture retention, improves texture and shelf-life

Isohexadecane

Provides lightweight, non-greasy emollient properties, improves texture and spreadability in formulations

Laureth-7

Effective emulsifier and surfactant, biodegradable, low toxicity in typical use concentrations

C13-15 Alkane

Emollient, light texture moisturizer, solvent, enhances skin feel without greasiness

Disodium EDTA

Enhances preservative efficacy by binding metal ions, prevents product discoloration and degradation

Polysorbate 20

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Solvent, preservative, antimicrobial properties, good fragrance fixative

Retinol (Vitamin A)

Supports vision health, immune support, skin health, cellular differentiation

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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