Retinol Boost Night Face Cream

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29 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. 2Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
3. 3DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
5. 5PPG-15 Stearyl EtherA synthetic ether built from stearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, plus a chain of…
6. 6Stearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
7. 7Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
8. 8Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
9. 9Ceteareth-20Ceteareth-20 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from fatty alcohols that helps oil…
10. 10IsohexadecaneIsohexadecane is a light, synthetic branched hydrocarbon used as an emollient. Its main…Mineral oil & petrolatum
11. 11Retinol
12. 12Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
13. 13Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
14. 14EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
15. 15Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
16. 16Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
17. 17PolyacrylamidePolyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer, a long chain of repeating units, used to thicken…
18. 18CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
19. 19C13-14 IsoparaffinA light, clear mixture of branched hydrocarbons, refined from petroleum, that helps…
20. 20Laureth-7Laureth-7 is a mild nonionic emulsifier, made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide,…
21. 21Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone Crosspolymer is a flexible, network-like silicone that gives a soft, smooth…Silicones
22. 22Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerA synthetic polymer, a long chain-like molecule built from two building blocks, used…
23. 23Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
24. 24Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
25. 25BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
26. 26Ascorbic AcidAscorbic Acid is a form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant that helps brighten and…
27. 27PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
28. 28ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…
29. 29ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Neutrogena product page, www.neutrogena.co.uk/skincare/retinol-boost/neutrogena-retinol-boost-n, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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