skinscript-rx SkinScript Rx Glycolic Retinol Pads
skinscript-rx SkinScript Rx Glycolic Retinol Pads lists 9 ingredients on its label, 8 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view A pad-based liquid using Hamamelis Water as the base, combining Arbutin, Kojic Acid, and low-dose Retinol alongside citrus essential oils. The formulation lacks traditional emulsifiers, relying on natural ingredients. Suitable for mature skin seeking intense brightening. Formulator note: The co-existence of light-sensitive Retinol and phototoxic essential oils demands strict air-free, light-blocking packaging; sensitive skin should exercise caution due to potential irritation risks.
Key ingredients
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTIOXIDANT
- ArbutinKojic Acid
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III
- Retinol
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/378 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Kojic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING · 限制 III / 375 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Ssp Amara Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Retinol | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Arbutin
- Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.
- Kojic Acid
- Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; EU limit 1% in water, unstable and requires light protection, potential irritation.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.
- Citrus Aurantium Ssp Amara Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Retinol
- Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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