Name: CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Brand: CeraVe
SKU: 51512

CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum

L\'Oréal

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

2

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 use levels, low risk of irritation or sensitization

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Softens and smooths skin, acts as an emollient

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Improves texture of cosmetic products, enhances product stability

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate (Dipotassium Glycyrrhizin)

Anti-inflammatory, soothing effects for mucous membranes, may reduce irritation, flavor enhancer

Hydrogenated Lecithin

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

Ceramide NP

Supports skin barrier function, may improve skin hydration

Sodium citrate

Water softener, chelating agent, pH buffering, biodegradable, low toxicity

Retinol

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

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

Eau

Solvent for ingredients, hydration support

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

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

Lecithin

Emulsification properties aiding in product stability and texture, source of phosphatidylcholine which is a component of cell membranes

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrates and moisturizes skin, supports tissue repair, enhances skin elasticity

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

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

Cholesterol

Essential structural component of cell membranes, precursor for steroid hormones and bile acids

Isopropyl Myristate

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

Product Details

Form Type

cream

pH

5.4

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