Retinol Vital Ampoule by Esfolio: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

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

Niacinamide EWG 1-3

Antiacne agent Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingAcne fightingAntioxidant

5

Glycereth-26 EWG 1

Humectant Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

6

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

7

Benzyl Glycol EWG 1

Solvent

8

Sorbitan Sesquioleate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 1/5

9

Betaine EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

10

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

11

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract EWG 1-2

12

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

13

Arginine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Masking Hair conditioning Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingAntioxidant

14

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

15

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

16

Trehalose EWG 1

Flavoring agent Moisturising Humectant

MoisturizingSoftening

17

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

18

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer EWG 1

Humectant Viscosity controlling agent

19

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

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

20

Adenosine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

21

Dipropylene Glycol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

22

Pvm/Ma Copolymer EWG 1

Binder Antistatic agent Hair fixative Suspending agent Binding Emulsion stabilizer Hair fixing Viscosity controlling agent Film former

23

PEG-35 Castor Oil EWG 2-4

Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Malassezia Feeding

24

Alcohol Denatured EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Astringent Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

25

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up Skin

26

Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

27

Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Antioxidant

28

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

29

Polysorbate-20 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Nutrifying Malassezia Feeding

30

Hydrogenated Lecithin EWG 1-2

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

31

Sodium PCA EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizingSofteningUV Protection

32

Serine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Moisturising Masking Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningBarrier supportProtectionSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizing

33

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

34

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

35

Glycine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingMoisturizingAntioxidant

36

Cholesterol EWG 1

Emollient Stabilising Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

37

Ceramide NP EWG 1

38

Alanine EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Moisturising Masking Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairAntistaticMoisturizingSoftening

39

Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

40

Glutamic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant

Hair ConditioningHair Loss PreventionAntioxidant

41

Ceteth-5 EWG 1-3

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

42

Ceteth-3 EWG 1-3

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

43

Inositol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthHair Follicle NutritionHair Gloss

44

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate) EWG 9

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationAnti AgingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

45

Calcium Pantothenate EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning

46

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening

47

Linoleic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

ProtectionMoisturizing Malassezia Feeding

48

Sucrose Stearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

49

Stearic Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Refatting Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

50

Phytosphingosine EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

ProtectionAntisepticSoothingMoisturizingAcne fighting

51

Palmitic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

52

Glycosphingolipids EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Moisturizing

53

Biotin EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Antiseborrhoeic

Hair Structure ImprovementHair Gloss

54

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

55

Chlorphenesin EWG 3

Biocide Antimicrobial agent Preservative

56

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

57

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

58

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Retinol Vital Ampoule

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