Isdin Retinal Intense
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INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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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.
UV Protection from (1) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (5) Ingredient:
Brightening 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.
Dry skin
Oily Skin
Sensitive skin
Oil 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 41 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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1
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Water (Solvent) |
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1
3
|
A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
Silicone
|
1
|
A
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Dibutyl Adipate (Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Film Forming, Plasticizer) |
|
1
|
A
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Niacinamide (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
Anti Aging
Brightening
|
1
|
B
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Isoamyl Laurate (Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
3
|
A
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Lauryl Peg/ Ppg 18/ 18 Methicone (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
2
|
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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2
|
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Propanediol (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
|
A
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Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat (Solvent, Masking, Antifoaming Agent, Viscosity Controlling, Antimicrobial, Astringent) |
Bad for sensitive skin
Bad for dry skin
Alcohol
|
1
|
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Bakuchiol (Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide) |
|
1
|
A
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1,2-Hexanediol (Solvent) |
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1
|
A
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Pentylene Glycol (Solvent, Skin Conditioning) |
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1
|
A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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1
|
A
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Ethylcellulose (Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming) |
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone (Antioxidant) |
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1
|
A
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra Di T Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Antioxidant) |
|
1
|
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4 T Butylcyclohexanol (Masking, Perfuming) |
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol (Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance (Masking, Perfuming, Deodorant) |
Good for dry skin
|
|
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Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2 (Absorbent) |
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1
|
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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer 6 (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
1
|
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Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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2
3
|
A
|
Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
Anti Aging
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol |
Good for dry skin
Anti Aging
|
1
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid (Masking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
Anti Aging
Bad for sensitive skin
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming) |
|
1
|
A
|
Maltodextrin (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant) |
|
1
|
|
Melatonin (Antioxidant) |
|
5
6
|
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Retinal (Skin Conditioning) |
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1
2
|
A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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1
|
A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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1
|
A
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Phospholipids (Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
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Synthetic Fluorphlogopite (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Bulking Agent) |
|
1
3
|
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
UV Protection
Good for sensitive skin
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (Masking, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Flavoring Agent, Phadjuster) |
Good for dry skin
Anti Aging
Brightening
|
2
|
A
|
T Butyl Alcohol (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Denaturant ) |
|
1
|
B
|
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract (Perfuming, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous, Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive, Antimicrobial Agent) |
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 7 (Skin Conditioning) |
|
2
|
A
|
Tin Oxide (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Bulking Agent) |
|
1
|
|
Chrysin (Skin Conditioning) |
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