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African Botanics Retinal Night Cream
African Botanics
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (5) Ingredient:
Promotes Wound Healing from (5) Ingredient:
Brightening from (3) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (2) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
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Dry skin
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Oily Skin
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Sensitive skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 58 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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A
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Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil (Humectant, Hair Conditioning) |
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A
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Cetearyl Alcohol (Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous) |
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B
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Cetearyl Glucoside (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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A
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Hydrolyzed Rice Protein (Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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Retinal (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Squalane (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Refatting) |
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A
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Cyclodextrin (Chelating Agent, Absorbent) |
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A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Cetyl Alcohol (Masking, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Surfactant) |
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Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice (Skin Conditioning) |
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Yeast Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Hydrolyzed F- Fucoidan (Laminaria) |
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Algae Extract (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant) |
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A
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Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Isoamyl Laurate (Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Glyceryl Oleate Citrate (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract (Skin Protecting) |
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A
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming) |
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A
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Hyaluronic Acid (Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Moisturising) |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seed Extract |
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Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein (Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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B
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Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
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Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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A
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Butylene Glycol (Solvent, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity decreasing agents) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Brightening
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A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Brightening
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A
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Panthenol (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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Ubiquinone (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
![]() Good for oily skin
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Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Extract |
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Zinc Gluconate (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning, Cosmetic Biocide) |
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Croton Lechleri Resin Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Rosa-Senensis (Hibiscus) Extract |
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Resveratrol (Skin Protecting, Antioxidant) |
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Caffein |
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A
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Adansonia Digitata Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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A
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Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil (Emollient) |
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Aspalathus Linearis Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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Kigelia Africana Extract |
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Cyclopia Genistoides Leaf Extract (Antioxidant) |
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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Arnica Cordifolia (Arnica) Extract (Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming) |
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract |
![]() Acne fighting
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B
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Centella Asiatica Extract (Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Cleansing, Soothing, Smoothing) |
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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B
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Lactic Acid (Fragrance, Humectant, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Exfoliant, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Humectant) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
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A
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Azelaic Acid (Masking, Fragrance, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
![]() Brightening
![]() Acne fighting
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Fulvic Acid (Skin Conditioning) |
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Rosa Moschata Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Aloe Ferox (Cape Aloe) Extract |
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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