skin-script Skin Script Retinaldehyde Serum

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. Aqua
3. Niacinamide
4. Cyclodextrin
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Gluconolactone
7. Carnitine
8. Retinal
9. Phenylethyl Resorcinol
10. Bisabolol
11. Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
12. Glycerin
13. Polysorbate 20
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
16. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
17. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
18. Maltodextrin
19. Michelia Alba Flower Oil
20. Sodium Lactate
21. Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
22. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
23. Lecithin
24. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
25. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
26. Glycine Soja Oil
27. Pentylene Glycol
28. Alcohol
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains alcohol

Formulation view Aloe juice base with cyclodextrin-complexed retinal and niacinamide, plus glucolactone and algal extracts. Hydrating texture for anti-aging. Formulator note: use of polysorbates and silicones aids penetration; active concentration must be optimized to ensure photostability and avoid formulation incompatibilities.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceRetinal

SOLVENT

Aqua

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ABSORBENT

Cyclodextrin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

CHELATING

Gluconolactone

ANTISTATIC

Carnitine

Other ingredients

Phenylethyl ResorcinolBisabololPorphyra Umbilicalis ExtractGlycerinPolysorbate 20Tocopheryl AcetateRubus Chamaemorus Seed OilVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilMaltodextrinMichelia Alba Flower OilSodium LactateLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractLecithinCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Grandis Peel OilGlycine Soja OilPentylene GlycolAlcoholXanthan GumSodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

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

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin; used as a stabilizer or solubilizer to improve solubility of active ingredients and fragrances

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Carnitine

Carnitine, used in cleansers as foam booster and conditioner; water-soluble, mild.

Retinal

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

Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Phenylethyl resorcinol, antioxidant/whitening at 0.1–1%; inhibits tyrosinase, watch compatibility with high-dose VC.

Bisabolol

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

Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract

Marine algae extract; antioxidant concept; monitor heavy metals and stability.

Glycerin

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

Polysorbate 20

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract

Tannin-rich botanical extract as astringent; typically <1%, potential drying or sensitization, avoid high stacking.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Maltodextrin

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

Michelia Alba Flower Oil

Not decoded yet

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Lecithin

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Glycine Soja Oil

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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