Clinical 0.3% Retinol & 2% Bakuchiol Treatment

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66 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. 2DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
3. 3Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateA thick, oil-soluble ester made from pentaerythritol and isostearic acid. Its main job…
4. 4Isononyl IsononanoateA light, branched-chain ester used as an emollient. It softens skin and helps lotions…
5. 5Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
6. 6Bakuchiol
7. 7Arachidyl AlcoholArachidyl Alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol that is solid at room temperature. It…
8. 8Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
9. 9Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone Crosspolymer is a flexible, network-like silicone that gives a soft, smooth…Silicones
10. 10Behenyl AlcoholBehenyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol, a waxy solid that softens skin and hair…
11. 11GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
12. 12PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
13. 13Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
14. 14C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA light, fast-absorbing ester made from benzoic acid and C12-15 fatty alcohols. It…
15. 15Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
16. 16Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
17. 17Retinol
18. 18Ceramide NG
19. 19Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7A synthetic peptide, a short chain of amino acids with a fatty tail, used as a signal…
20. 20Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
21. 21Hyaluronate Sodium
22. 22Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA plant-derived salt made from glycyrrhizic acid, a compound found in licorice root.…
23. 23Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractA plant extract made from the root of the licorice plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra. It is…
24. 24Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractA plant-derived ingredient made from the kernels of the oat seed. Its main job is to…
25. 25Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract
26. 26xilaS Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
27. 27Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
28. 28LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
29. 29AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
30. 30Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
31. 31Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinA soy protein that has been broken into smaller pieces, so it can coat hair and skin…
32. 32Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1A synthetic peptide, a short chain of three amino acids with a fatty acid attached. It…
33. 33Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
34. 34TribeheninTribehenin is a waxy, solid ester made from glycerin and behenic acid. Its main job is…
35. 35Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
36. 36Dipeptide-2
37. 37Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
38. 38PEG-10 Phytosterol
39. 39PEG-8A small, water-loving synthetic polymer that helps formulas hold moisture and keeps oil…
40. 40Magnesium Aluminum SilicateA natural clay mineral that swells in water to form a soft gel, and its main job is to…
41. 41Arachidyl GlucosideAn emulsifier made by joining a glucose sugar to a long fatty alcohol, helping oil and…
42. 42Chrysin
43. 43Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
44. 44Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
45. 45Steareth-20Steareth-20 is a gentle emulsifier, made from stearyl alcohol and ethylene oxide, that…
46. 46Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
47. 47Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
48. 48Coco-GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a mild, plant-based cleanser made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols…
49. 49Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
50. 50N-Hydroxysuccinimide
51. 51Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
52. 52PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
53. 53Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
54. 54EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
55. 55BHASalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
56. 56BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
57. 57BiotinBiotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also called vitamin B7 (it dissolves in water). In…
58. 58Chlorohexidine Digluconate
59. 59GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
60. 60Potassium Bitartrate
61. 61Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
62. 62Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
63. 63Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
64. 64Tocopherol (Viscosity controling agent)Tocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
65. 65Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
66. 66Lactic Acid (skin conditioning agen

Source: Paula's Choice product page, www.paulaschoice.co.uk/clinical-retinol-bakuchiol-treatment/m8015.html, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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