Pro-Retinol + Firming Body Serum 48h serum

Full ingredient list, decoded

28 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
4. 4NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
5. 5PetrolatumA soft, semi-solid mix of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, also called petroleum jelly.…Mineral oil & petrolatum
6. 6Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
7. 7Glycol StearateA waxy, pearly ingredient made from glycol and stearic acid, a fatty acid, that gives…
8. 8PEG-100 Stearate
9. 9Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
10. 10Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
11. 11Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
12. 12PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
13. 13Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
14. 14Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
15. 15ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
16. 16DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
17. 17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
18. 18Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
19. 19Dilauryl Thiodipropionate
20. 20Retinyl Propionate
21. 21Stearamide AMPStearamide AMP is a waxy, fat-based ingredient made from stearic acid and a small amine…
22. 22CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
23. 23Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateA stable, water-friendly form of vitamin C. It is an antioxidant that helps brighten…
24. 24Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate
25. 25Rosa Canina Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the dog rose. It mainly softens and conditions,…
26. 26sh-Polypeptide-121
27. 27Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
28. 28BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…

Source: Dove product page, www.dove.com/uk/p/pro-retinol-+-firming-body-serum.html/08720181804762, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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