Starter Dual Retinol Serum

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 11% Granactive Retinoid Pro
2. 20.01% Retinal
3. 30,2% Symrelief 100
4. 4WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6. 6Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
7. 7PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
8. 8Candelilla/ Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
9. 9Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
10. 10Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
11. 11CyclodextrinCyclodextrin is a ring-shaped sugar molecule made from starch. Its hollow center can…
12. 12Glyceryl BehenateGlyceryl Behenate is a waxy ester of glycerin and behenic acid that mainly thickens…
13. 13PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
14. 14Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
15. 15Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
16. 16Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
17. 17SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
18. 18PhospholipidsPhospholipids are fat-like molecules, similar to those in skin's cell membranes, that…
19. 19Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
20. 20BisabololBisabolol is a mild, plant-based ingredient that softens skin and soothes the feel of a…
21. 21Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
22. 22Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
23. 23EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
24. 24Sodium PhytateA plant-derived salt that acts as a chelating agent, grabbing onto metal ions like…
25. 25Glucosylrutin
26. 26Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
27. 27Caprylic/ Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
28. 28Glycolipids
29. 29Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
30. 30Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
31. 31Polysorbate 80A gentle, water-loving emulsifier made from a sorbitol-based sugar alcohol and oleic…
32. 32Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
33. 33Retinal
34. 34Sucrose Laurate
35. 35TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
36. 36Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
37. 371,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
38. 38HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
39. 39Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/5061087560738, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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