Is Retinol Serum safe to use?

Retinol Serum by The Inkey List has a safety score of 9/10 based on analysis of 30 ingredients. 1 ingredient was flagged for potential concerns.

What are the ingredients in Retinol Serum?

Retinol Serum contains 30 ingredients. Key ingredients include: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, and 25 more.

Is Retinol Serum good for sensitive skin?

Retinol Serum has a sensitive skin compatibility score of 8/10. It is generally suitable for sensitive skin.

The Inkey List

Retinol Serum

Name: Retinol Serum - The Inkey List
Brand: The Inkey List

Excellent

Based on analysis of 30 ingredients

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Safety Summary

Is The Inkey List Retinol Serum safe? According to CosmeticRanked ingredient analysis, this product scores 9/10 for safety based on 30 ingredients analyzed. 1 ingredient flagged for concerns: Retinol. Goal compatibility: Sensitive Skin 8/10, Pregnancy Safe 8/10, Acne-Prone 10/10, Clean Beauty 9/10. Data sourced from EU CosIng database and CIR safety assessments.

The Inkey List Retinol Serum — Ingredient Safety Concerns

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Goal Compatibility

Sensitive Skin

8/10

Anti-Aging

9/10

Acne-Prone

10/10

Clean Beauty

9/10

Pregnancy Safe

8/10

Eco-Friendly

8/10

Concern Analysis

Carcinogens

None

Endocrine

None

Irritants

Low

Allergens

None

Environmental

Low

Full Ingredient List

Ingredients listed in order of concentration (highest first)

1Watersolvent

2Glycerinhumectant

3Butylene Glycol

4Propanediol

5Dicaprylyl Carbonate

6Dimethiconeemollient

7Retinyl Acetate

Irritant

8Phenoxyethanolpreservative

9Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

10Caprylyl Glycol

11Phospholipids

12Squalaneemollient

13Dimethyl Isosorbide

14Glycine SojaOil

15Carbomer

16Polysorbate 60

17Tocopheryl Acetateantioxidant

18Glycolipids

19Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

20Sodium Hydroxide

21Sorbitan Isostearate

22Glycine SojaSterols

23Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

24Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

25Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

26Hyaluronic Acidhumectant

27Sodium Lactate

28Tocopherol Polysorbate 20

29Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

30Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1anti-aging