Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream by Dr. Dennis Gross: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent

Softening Malassezia Feeding

3

Diglycerin EWG 1

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

4

Diisostearyl Malate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

5

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

6

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Anti AgingMoisturizingUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

7

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

8

Polypropylene Glycol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

ConditioningSmoothingMoisturizing Comedogenic 1/5

9

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

10

Cetyl Alcohol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Foam booster Masking Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

11

Bakuchiol EWG 1

Biocide Antimicrobial agent

AntisepticAntioxidant

12

Retinol (Vitamin A) EWG 9

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementAntioxidantNutrifying

13

Ferulic Acid EWG 1-2

Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent Sunscreen agent Preservative

Anti AgingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

14

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

15

Isosqualane EWG 1-2

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening

16

Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 3/5

17

Ceramide 2 EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

18

Emblica Officinalis (Indian Gooseberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

19

Silybum Marianum (Lady's Thistle) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Anti AgingCleansingAntisepticElasticity ImprovementSoothingUV ProtectionAntioxidantHair Gloss

20

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Hair GrowthHair StrengtheningSoothingMoisturizingSofteningUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

21

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Skin conditioning agent Soothing

22

Soy Isoflavones EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

23

Glycine Soja Lecithin EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

24

Saccharide Isomerate EWG 1

Humectant

Hair ConditioningExfoliatingMoisturizing

25

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

26

Adenosine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

27

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

28

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

29

Arnica Montana EWG 2

Hair GrowthHealingSoothingAnti DandruffAcne fighting

30

Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningTones Up SkinAntisepticAnti DandruffAntioxidant

31

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Proprietary

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationCleansingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

32

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

33

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Exfoliating

34

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

RegenerationHealingLiftingMoisturizingAcne fightingAntioxidant Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

35

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

36

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant

37

Lactic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

38

Hydrolyzed Glycine Soja (Soy) Protein EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingProtectionCleansingElasticity ImprovementHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

39

Pentylene Glycol EWG 1

Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

40

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Hair ConditioningConditioningBarrier supportCleansingSmoothingSofteningAntioxidant

41

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

42

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

43

Ethylhexyl Olivate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

44

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

45

Glyceryl Caprylate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

46

Maltodextrin EWG 1

Binder Absorbent Anticaking agent Suspending agent Hair conditioning Bulking agent Binding Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former

Barrier supportSmoothing

47

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer EWG 2

Binder Binding Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

48

Sodium Phytate EWG 1

Oral care agent Chelating agent

49

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

50

Sodium Citrate EWG 1-2

Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

51

BHT EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Antioxidant

52

Ilomastat EWG 1

53

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract EWG 1-5

54

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient

55

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EWG 1

56

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

57

Citral EWG 3-5

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

58

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

59

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

60

Benzyl Alcohol EWG 2-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Preservative

AntimicrobialAnestheticAntiseptic AllergenIrritant Comedogenic 1/5

61

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

62

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

Advanced Retinol + Ferulic Intense Wrinkle Cream

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