RETINOL SKIN CREAM

Name: RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM
Brand: RETINOL

moisturiser

Overall score8.5

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM scores 8.5/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in hydration efficacy (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#3Mineral Oil

Petroleum-derived emollient

#4Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol blend — emollient and emulsifier

Score breakdown

Overall

8.5

Hydration Efficacy9.8

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength6.3

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety7.5

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM stand out

RETINOL RETINOL SKIN CREAM is an excellent moisturiser with an overall score of 8.5/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

Key ingredients

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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Mineral Oil
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list
✶
Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
✶
Sodium Pca
Draws in moisture — #8 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

54 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#2Butylene Glycol #3Mineral Oil #4Cetearyl Alcohol #5Glycerin #6Isopropyl Palmitate #8Sodium Pca #9Arginine #10Aspartic Acid #12Propanediol #13Pca #14Glycine #15Alanine #16Royal Jelly Extract #17Serine #18Valine #19Isoleucine #20Threonine #21Proline #22Histidine #23Phenylalanine #25Rosa Damascena Flower Water #26Hydrolyzed Elastin #27Hydrolyzed Collagen #28Sodium Hyaluronate #29Retinol #30Gold #33Ceramide Np #34Ceramide Ap #35Phytosphingosine #36Ceramide Eop #37Sodium Lactate #382-Hexanediol #39Sodium Bicarbonate #40Cholesterol #41Dimethicone #42Carbomer #43Xanthan Gum #44Cellulose Gum #45Glyceryl Stearate Se #46Polysorbate 60 #47Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides #48Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate #49Hydrogenated Lecithin #50Polysorbate 20 #51Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate #52Potassium Hydroxide #53Tocopherol #54Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate #55Ubiquinone #56Disodium Edta #57Cyclodextrin #58Phenoxyethanol #59Methylparaben #60Fragrance

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient24
Draws in moisture8
Works on your skin8
Holds the formula together6
Softens and smooths3
Keeps the product fresh3
Formula balancers1
Added scent1

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