r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream

retinol serum · 50 ml · Skincare

Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 29-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and retinoids. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: none. It clears all 12 ingredient flags we check.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream

Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Retinoids
Vitamin A forms that speed cell turnover for lines, texture and breakouts.
Vitamin C
An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
3Heptyl Undecylenate
4Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
5MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a small, colorless liquid that attracts water, helps keep formulas…
6Polylactic Acid
7Cetearyl OlivateCetearyl Olivate is an ester made from fatty alcohols and olive oil fatty acids. It…
8Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
9Cetearyl IsononanoateA light, silky oil-like ester made from a fatty alcohol and a branched fatty acid. It…
10Distarch PhosphateA plant starch that has been chemically modified to thicken formulas and keep them…
11Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
12Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
13Hydrogenated PolydeceneA lightweight synthetic oil made from small carbon chains that are hydrogenated for…
14Retinyl Retinoate
15GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
16Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
17Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
18Cholesteryl Nonanoate
19Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
20HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
21Canola OilCanola oil is a light oil made from rapeseed, a plant bred for low levels of erucic…
22Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
23Phenylpropanol
24Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract
253-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
26Sodium MetabisulfiteSodium Metabisulfite is a white powder salt that dissolves in water and works mainly as…
27BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
28Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
29Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/r-retinoate, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Retinoids and Vitamin C.