luxology Retinol Concentrate

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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
2. Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
3. Glycerin
4. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
5. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Polyacrylamide
8. Retinol
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
11. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate
12. Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
13. Glycine Soja Oil
14. Colloidal Gold
15. Propolis Extract
16. Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Honey Extract
19. Whey Protein
20. Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
21. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
22. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
23. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
24. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
25. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
26. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
27. Sodium Chloride
28. Phytic Acid
29. Polysorbate 20
30. Butylene Glycol
31. Pentylene Glycol
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Dimethicone
34. C13-14 Isoparaffin
35. Caprylyl Methicone
36. Carbomer
37. Laureth-7
38. Polysilicone-11
39. Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1
40. Decyl Glucoside
41. Sodium Benzoate
42. Caprylyl Glycol
43. Hexylene Glycol
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Sodium Hydroxide
46. Fragrance

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePyrus Malus Fruit Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl OlivateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCyclopentasiloxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Polyacrylamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III

Retinol

Other ingredients

Sodium HyaluronateCaulerpa Lentillifera ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizinateSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-GlucanGlycine Soja OilColloidal GoldPropolis ExtractHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig ExtractTocopheryl AcetateHoney ExtractWhey ProteinRosa Centifolia Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPalmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Argania Spinosa Kernel OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilHydrogenated Olive Oil UnsaponifiablesSodium ChloridePhytic AcidPolysorbate 20Butylene GlycolPentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinDimethiconeC13-14 IsoparaffinCaprylyl MethiconeCarbomerLaureth-7Polysilicone-11Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1Decyl GlucosideSodium BenzoateCaprylyl GlycolHexylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolSodium HydroxideFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate

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

Glycerin

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

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Retinol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract

Seaweed extract with chondroitin; film-forming moisturizer for elasticity and firmness.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate

Potent anti-inflammatory and soothing agent; often combined with glycyrrhiza extracts; stability depends on pH and cationic system compatibility.

Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan

Modified glucan for thickening and cleansing aid; low irritation, suitable for most formulas

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Colloidal Gold

Colloidal gold particles used for color or claimed antimicrobial/soothing effects; monitor metal ion migration and potential toxicity.

Propolis Extract

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract

Astringent and soothing botanical extract for sensitive or pore care, used at low levels.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Whey Protein

Not decoded yet

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Rosa centifolia flower extract, astringent and conditioning; limit concentration, cautious for sensitive skin

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Phytic Acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

Polysorbate 20

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1

Not decoded yet

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Hexylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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