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Skinmedica Retinol Complex 05
SkinMedica
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Quick product notes serve as a convenient method to determine if a product aligns with the preferences of skincare enthusiasts by being free from commonly avoided ingredients. These preferences arise due to various factors, including personal experiences, sensitivities, health considerations, and more.
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 (1) Ingredient:
Brightening from (3) Ingredient:
Acne fighting from (1) 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 34 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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Water (Solvent) |
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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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Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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A
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Ethylhexylglycerin (Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Disodium Edta (Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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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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Potassium Sorbate (Fragrance, Preservative) |
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B
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Sodium Hydroxide (Denaturant , pH adjusting agent, pH adjusting agent) |
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B
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Polysorbate 20 (Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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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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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil (Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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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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Polyisobutene (Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming) |
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B
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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B
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Cetyl Palmitate (Masking, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Ceramide 3 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Dicaprylyl Ether (Solvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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B
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Laureth 23 (Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing) |
![]() Bad for oily skin
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A
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Squalene (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Refatting) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Phytosterols (Skin Conditioning) |
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Polyacrylate 13 (Film Forming) |
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A
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Dextran (Viscosity Controlling, Binding Agent, Binding, Bulking Agent) |
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A
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Tocotrienols (Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning) |
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Dunaliella Salina Extract (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran (Abrasive, Bulking Agent) |
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Trideceth 6 Phosphate (Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract (Skin Conditioning, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant) |
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide 8 (Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Alpha-Bisabolol |
![]() Brightening
![]() Promotes Wound Healing
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Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() 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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Retinol (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
![]() Brightening
![]() Acne fighting
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Lauryl Alcohol (Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying) |
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A
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Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride (Solvent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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