Crystal retinal 6

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4. 4IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
5. 5Cetearyl OlivateCetearyl Olivate is an ester made from fatty alcohols and olive oil fatty acids. It…
6. 6Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
7. 7Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
8. 8PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer
9. 9Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
10. 10Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
11. 11Titanium DioxideTitanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
12. 12Eclipta Prostrata Extract
13. 13CyclodextrinCyclodextrin is a ring-shaped sugar molecule made from starch. Its hollow center can…
14. 14SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
15. 15Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
16. 16PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
17. 17Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
18. 18Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA plant-derived cellulose that has been modified to dissolve in water. It mainly…
19. 19Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
20. 20Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
21. 21Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil
22. 22AluminaAlumina is aluminum oxide, a fine mineral-based powder made from aluminum and oxygen.…
23. 23Isostearic Acid
24. 24LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
25. 25Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
26. 26Polyhydroxystearic AcidPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a fatty-acid-based polymer made from castor-oil-derived…
27. 27Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
28. 28Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
29. 29Retinal
30. 30Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
31. 31Sodium Polyaspartate
32. 32Climbazole
33. 33Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
34. 34Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
35. 35Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
36. 36Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil
37. 37EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
38. 383-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
39. 39Dipteryx Odorata (Tonka) Bean Extract
40. 40HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
41. 41Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
42. 42Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
43. 43Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract
44. 44Decylene GlycolA synthetic glycol that softens skin and helps keep water-based formulas fresh by…
45. 451,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
46. 46BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
47. 47CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/crystal-retinal%C2%AE, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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