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Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

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Product Claims

9/10 Claims Met
✓ Alcohol-free
✓ EU-allergen-free
✓ Oil-free
✓ Paraben-free
✓ Silicone-free
✓ Sulfate-free
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ Reef-safe
✗ Fragrance-free
✓ Fungal-acne-safe
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Water EWG 1
Solvent
2
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate EWG 1
EmollientSkin conditioning agent
3
Propanediol EWG 1-2
SolventViscosity controlling agent
Hair ConditioningMoisturizing
4
Pentylene Glycol EWG 1
SolventSkin conditioning agent
Hair ConditioningMoisturizing
5
Hydroxyapatite EWG 1
Oral care agentBulking agentEmulsion stabilizerAbrasive
UV Protection
6
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide EWG 1
7
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol EWG 1
Fragrance ingredientMasking
8
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid EWG 1
9
Ergothioneine EWG 1
Antioxidant
10
Biosaccharide Gum-1 EWG 1
Skin conditioning agent
SoothingMoisturizingHair Gloss
11
Bisabolol EWG 1-2
Fragrance ingredientMaskingSkin conditioning agentSoothing
HealingProtectionAntisepticSoothingLighteningSoftening
12
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols EWG 1
EmollientSkin conditioning agent
13
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract EWG 1
Fragrance ingredientMaskingSkin conditioning agentTonicSoothingAntioxidantAntimicrobial agent
AntimicrobialHealingAnti AgingSmoothingAntisepticSoothingAntioxidant
14
Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3
Fragrance ingredientMaskingHumectantSolventSkin conditioning agentViscosity controlling agent
Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5
15
Hexadecane EWG 1-3
EmollientSkin protectingSolventSkin conditioning agent
Barrier supportProtectionSmoothingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5
16
Hexyldecanol EWG 1
EmollientHumectantSolventSkin conditioning agent
17
Maltodextrin EWG 1
BinderAbsorbentAnticaking agentSuspending agentHair conditioningBulking agentBindingEmulsion stabilizerSkin conditioning agentViscosity controlling agentFilm former
Barrier supportSmoothing
18
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum EWG 1
BindingSkin conditioning agentViscosity controlling agentFilm formerAdhesive
19
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 EWG 1
20
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EWG 1
Suspending agentEmulsion stabilizerViscosity controlling agentOpacifying agent
21
Stearic Acid EWG 1-2
Fragrance ingredientEmollientMaskingRefattingEmulsifying agentEmulsion stabilizerCleansing agentSkin conditioning agentViscosity controlling agentSurfactant
Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5
22
Isoceteth-20 EWG 1-3
Solubilizing agentEmulsifying agentSurfactant
Cleansing
23
Polysorbate-60 EWG 3
Fragrance ingredientSolubilizing agentEmulsifying agentSurfactant
AntisepticSoothing Malassezia Feeding
24
Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate) EWG 1
Fragrance ingredientMasking
LighteningAntioxidantNutrifying Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5
25
Tocopherol EWG 1
Fragrance ingredientSkin conditioning agent
RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5
26
Lactic Acid EWG 1-4
Fragrance ingredientBuffering agentHumectantSkin conditioning agentExfoliantPH adjuster
Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting
27
Sodium Lactate EWG 1-3
KeratolyticBuffering agentHumectantExfoliant
SoothingLighteningMoisturizing
28
Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4
Buffering agentPH adjusterDenaturant
Irritant
29
Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2
Skin conditioning agentDeodorant agent
DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening
30
Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4
Fragrance ingredientPreservative
Antiseptic
31
Chlorphenesin EWG 3
BiocideAntimicrobial agentPreservative