StriVectin advanced retinol intensive night 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. Aqua (Water
2. Eau)
3. Glycerin
4. Myristyl Nicotinate
5. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
6. Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
7. Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
8. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Propanediol
11. Steareth-2
12. Myristyl Myristate
13. Dimethicone
14. Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
15. Steareth-21
16. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
17. Pentylene Glycol
18. Retinol
19. Retinyl Palmitate
20. Copper Tripeptide-1
21. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
22. Resveratrol
23. Sorbitan Oleate
24. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
25. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Hexapeptide-3
28. Jojoba Esters
29. Panthenol
30. Tocopherol
31. Sodium Ascorbate
32. Bisabolol
33. Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
34. Salix Nigra Bark Extract
35. Tocopheryl Acetate
36. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
37. Caprylyl Glycol
38. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
39. Silica
40. Stearyl Alcohol
41. Lactic Acid
42. Isohexadecane
43. Xanthan Gum
44. Polysorbate 80
45. Butylene Glycol
46. BHT
47. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
48. Potassium Sorbate
49. Citric Acid
50. Parfum
51. Benzyl Alcohol
52. Benzoic Acid
53. Sorbic Acid
54. Disodium EDTA
55. Sodium Hydroxide
56. Phenoxyethanol
57. Chlorphenesin

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains parabensContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol

Formulation view O/W emulsion night moisturizer with shea butter, retinol, and retinyl palmitate. Features peptides and plant extracts, thickened with xanthan gum. Suitable for dry skin intensive care. Factory perspective: emulsifier compatibility is critical; dual retinoid concentrations must be carefully graduated to avoid irritation; preservation must suit the water-rich system.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua (WaterEau)

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Myristyl Nicotinate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Di-C12-15 Alkyl FumarateCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearatePropanediolSteareth-2Myristyl MyristateDimethiconeHydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateSteareth-21Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePentylene GlycolRetinolRetinyl PalmitateCopper Tripeptide-1Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderResveratrolSorbitan OleateHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesCaesalpinia Spinosa GumSodium HyaluronateHexapeptide-3Jojoba EstersPanthenolTocopherolSodium AscorbateBisabololEnteromorpha Compressa ExtractSalix Nigra Bark ExtractTocopheryl AcetateZingiber Officinale Root ExtractCaprylyl GlycolAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerSilicaStearyl AlcoholLactic AcidIsohexadecaneXanthan GumPolysorbate 80Butylene GlycolBHTPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPotassium SorbateCitric AcidParfumBenzyl AlcoholBenzoic AcidSorbic AcidDisodium EDTASodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua (Water

Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners

Eau)

Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation

Glycerin

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

Myristyl Nicotinate

Nicotinate ester, vasodilator; high levels cause flushing, avoid mucosal contact.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate

Di-C12-15 alkyl fumarate emollient, light skin feel; minor solvent action.

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

Blended triglycerides providing slip and occlusion; mix of fatty acids, verify specific ratios to assess comedogenicity.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Propanediol

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

Steareth-2

Not decoded yet

Myristyl Myristate

Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.

Dimethicone

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

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

Emollient ester and emulsifier; provides silky feel in O/W systems, generally mild and non-irritating

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Retinol

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion

Resveratrol

Potent polyphenol antioxidant <1%; light-sensitive, needs antioxidants/chelators

Sorbitan Oleate

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

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

Oleic unsaponifiables (squalane/phytane); heavy-duty emollients suitable for dry, damaged skin repair

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hexapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Panthenol

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Sodium Ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate; water-soluble vitamin C form, stable antioxidant. Mild at low conc., may irritate at high conc.

Bisabolol

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

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract

Compressed Ulva extract, skin protector; watch microbe/heavy-metal QC on algal extracts.

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Silica

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

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Polysorbate 80

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

Butylene Glycol

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Citric Acid

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

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