skin-drop Skin Drop Advanced Retinol Complex

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Purified Water
2. Stearic Acid
3. Cetyl Alcohol
4. Dimethicone
5. Glyceryl Stearate SE
6. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
7. Retinol
8. Coenochloris Signiensis Extract
9. Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
10. Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
11. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
12. Betula Alba Bark Extract
13. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
14. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
15. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
16. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Pullulan
19. Squalane
20. Glycerin
21. Silica
22. Polysorbate 20
23. Maltodextrin
24. Lecithin
25. Sodium Hydroxide
26. Carbomer
27. Phenoxyethanol
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Natural Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Alcohol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

SKIN CONDITIONING

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III

Retinol

Other ingredients

Coenochloris Signiensis ExtractNannochloropsis Oculata ExtractPrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilBetula Alba Bark ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterArgania Spinosa Kernel OilLimnanthes Alba Seed OilTocopheryl AcetatePullulanSqualaneGlycerinSilicaPolysorbate 20MaltodextrinLecithinSodium HydroxideCarbomerPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinNatural Fragrance

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Coenochloris Signiensis Extract

Not decoded yet

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Giant kelp extract; moisturizing polysaccharides; ocean theme, check for marine allergies.

Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract

Microalgae extract for humectancy, antioxidant, and skin conditioning.

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

Betula Alba Bark Extract

Provides botanical fragrance and flavor with antioxidant potential; concentrated extracts may cause aromatic allergens.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Natural Fragrance

Complex mixture of naturally-derived fragrances; batch variation possible, strict compliance with EU 26 allergen labeling required.

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