2% Retinol Complex Serum by Dr. Brandt: Ingredient Analysis

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Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

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Dicaprylyl Carbonate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

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Isoamyl Laurate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent

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Cyclopentasiloxane EWG 3

Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Protection

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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Anti AgingMoisturizingUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

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Triheptanoin EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Softening

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Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

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Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

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Behenyl Alcohol EWG 1

Binder Emollient Binding Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

SoothingSoftening

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Methylpropanediol EWG 1

Solvent

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Glyceryl Stearate Citrate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

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Polysorbate-20 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Nutrifying Malassezia Feeding

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Sodium Acrylates Copolymer EWG 2

Binder Binding Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

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Retinol (Vitamin A) EWG 9

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementAntioxidantNutrifying

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Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Antioxidant Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

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Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

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Betaine EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

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Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil EWG 1

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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

HealingAntisepticAcne fighting

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Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

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Chlorphenesin EWG 3

Biocide Antimicrobial agent Preservative

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Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

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PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

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Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

MoisturizingSoftening

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Hydrogenated Lecithin EWG 1-2

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

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Lysolecithin EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

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Phenylpropanol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent

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BHT EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Antioxidant

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Sodium Phytate EWG 1

Oral care agent Chelating agent

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Dimethiconol EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Antifoaming agent

Hair ConditioningProtectionHair Gloss

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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing Comedogenic 1/5

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Pectin EWG 1

Binder Binding Emulsion stabilizer Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

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Glycine Soja Lecithin EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

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Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

RegenerationHealingLiftingMoisturizingAcne fightingAntioxidant Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

2% Retinol Complex Serum

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