labtinol Retinol Moisturizer

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. Panax Ginseng Root Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Dimethicone
5. Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
6. Aqua
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Hydroxyacetophenone
10. Panthenol
11. Squalane
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
14. Carbomer
15. Bisabolol
16. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
17. Methylpropanediol
18. Dianthus Chinensis Extract
19. Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract
20. Polysorbate 80
21. Glyceryl Glucoside
22. Triethanolamine
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Sorbitan Oleate
26. Beta-Glucan
27. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
28. Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
29. Ergothioneine
30. Propylene Glycol
31. Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
32. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
33. Mannitol
34. Centella Asiatica Extract
35. Sodium Lactate
36. Propanediol
37. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
38. Potassium Hydroxide
39. Citric Acid
40. Hydrogenated Lecithin
41. Phenoxyethanol
42. Ethylhexylglycerin
43. Hexylene Glycol
44. Stearic Acid
45. Cholesterol
46. Ceramide NP
47. Hydrolyzed Collagen
48. Ceramide EOP
49. Ceramide AS
50. Ceramide NG
51. Ceramide AP
52. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
53. Retinal
54. Propolis Extract
55. Phospholipids
56. Caprylyl Glycol
57. Retinol
58. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
59. Serine
60. Glycine
61. Alanine
62. Aspartic Acid
63. Valine
64. Arginine
65. Isoleucine
66. Leucine
67. Glutamic Acid
68. Proline
69. Oligopeptide-1
70. Hexapeptide-9
71. EDTA
72. Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains alcoholContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view A retinoid moisturizer with a cyclopentasiloxane and squalane base for a silky finish. It features panthenol, beta-glucan, and extracts like ginseng and centella for soothing. Retinol is the core active, supported by antioxidants like tocopheryl acetate. pH is buffered. Suitable for resilient skin looking to build tolerance; gradual introduction recommended.

Key ingredients

HAIR CONDITIONING

Panax Ginseng Root Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

BUFFERING

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

HydroxyacetophenonePanthenolSqualaneTocopheryl AcetatePEG/PPG-17/6 CopolymerCarbomerBisabololAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerMethylpropanediolDianthus Chinensis ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa ExtractPolysorbate 80Glyceryl GlucosideTriethanolamineSodium HyaluronateDisodium EDTASorbitan OleateBeta-GlucanZingiber Officinale Root ExtractStephania Tetrandra Root ExtractErgothioneinePropylene GlycolRosa Damascena Flower ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideMannitolCentella Asiatica ExtractSodium LactatePropanediolGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractPotassium HydroxideCitric AcidHydrogenated LecithinPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolStearic AcidCholesterolCeramide NPHydrolyzed CollagenCeramide EOPCeramide ASCeramide NGCeramide APHydroxypinacolone RetinoateRetinalPropolis ExtractPhospholipidsCaprylyl GlycolRetinolAcetyl Hexapeptide-8SerineGlycineAlanineAspartic AcidValineArginineIsoleucineLeucineGlutamic AcidProlineOligopeptide-1Hexapeptide-9EDTAArginine/Lysine Polypeptide

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Ingredients explained

Panax Ginseng Root Water

Ginseng root aqueous extract with ginsenosides for skin/hair conditioning; complex actives.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Non-ionic buffer to adjust pH around 5.5; commonly used at 0.1–0.5%

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Dianthus Chinensis Extract

Not decoded yet

Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Ergothioneine

Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Rosa Damascena Flower Extract

Rose damascena extract, fragrance/tonic; contains allergens (linalool, geraniol, etc.), labeling required in EU.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

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

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Ceramide NG

Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skin

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Water-soluble retinoate ester; gentler metabolism booster than retinol, stable, suitable for sensitive users at low levels

Retinal

Potent vitamin A aldehyde for cell turnover; low effective range 0.01-0.05%, unstable, avoid for pregnant users.

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Retinol

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Oligopeptide-1

Synthetic peptide for skin repair; small size allows permeation, limited clinical data.

Hexapeptide-9

Hexapeptide-9 (Acetyl Hexapeptide); signal peptide for fibroblast stimulation, typically used at 0.5-1%.

EDTA

Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.

Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide

Arginine/Lysine polypeptide for skin conditioning; biologically derived, small molecular weight, high safety profile

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