First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Serum with 0.3% Retinol Complex + PeptidesA serum built around Retinoid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 49.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 42.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Isohexadecane
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Sucrose Laurate
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Laureth-4, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behentrimonium Chloride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Sucrose Laurate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Retinol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Emollient
Polysorbate 20 (in both products)
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Dimethiconol
Antifoaming, Moisturising, Emollient
Dimethiconol is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethiconol →Polysorbate 20
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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