R-Retinoate Ultimate Night Serum by Medik8: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

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

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

5

Isododecane EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Solvent

Softening

6

Isosqualane EWG 1-2

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening

7

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

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

Comedogenic 2/5

8

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

9

Cetearyl Olivate EWG 1

Hair conditioning

10

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EWG 1

Anticaking agent Suspending agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

11

Polylactic Acid EWG 1

Abrasive

12

Cyclodextrin EWG 1

Absorbent Chelating agent

13

PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer EWG 1

Emollient Hair fixative Plasticizer Hair conditioning Hair fixing Skin conditioning agent Film former

14

Sorbitan Olivate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Malassezia Feeding

15

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

16

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

17

Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingSofteningUV ProtectionNutrifying

18

Canola Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

19

Pentylene Glycol EWG 1

Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

20

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

21

Alumina EWG 2

Absorbent Anticaking agent Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent Abrasive Opacifying agent

22

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

23

Isostearic Acid EWG 1

Binder Binding Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

ProtectionSoftening Malassezia Feeding

24

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

25

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

26

Polyhydroxystearic Acid EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent

27

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

28

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Cleansing

29

Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Smoothing Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Proprietary

30

Ceramide NP EWG 1

31

Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Skin conditioning agent

32

Retinyl Retinoate EWG 6-7

Skin conditioning agent

33

Sodium Polyaspartate EWG 1

Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

34

Ceramide Ap EWG 1

35

Phytosphingosine EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

ProtectionAntisepticSoothingMoisturizingAcne fighting

36

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

37

Phytosterols EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

38

Phenethyl Alcohol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Masking Antimicrobial agent Preservative

AntimicrobialAntifungalAntisepticSoothing Comedogenic 1/5

39

Cholesterol EWG 1

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

Softening

40

Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

41

Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract EWG 1

Masking Astringent

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthTones Up SkinSoothingAnti DandruffAcne fighting

42

C12-16 Alcohols EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

43

BHT EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Antioxidant

44

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

45

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

46

Linoleic Acid EWG 1

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

ProtectionMoisturizing Malassezia Feeding

47

Palmitic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

48

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

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

49

Cholesteryl Nonanoate EWG 1

Emollient

50

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

51

Hydrogenated Lecithin EWG 1-2

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

52

Glyceryl Caprylate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

53

Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

54

Polyvinyl Alcohol EWG 1

Binder Viscosity controlling agent Film former

ProtectionCleansing

55

Phenylpropanol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent

56

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

57

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

58

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

59

Citral EWG 3-5

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

60

FD&C Red No. 4 (Ci 14700) EWG 4

Colorant

R-Retinoate Ultimate Night Serum

Product Claims

✓ Benefits

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