SkinCeuticals
Retinol 0.5A face cream, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cream built around Retinoid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 76.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 90.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycol Distearate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Panthenol
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Myristate
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Isostearyl Isostearate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Stearic Acid, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
2-3 / 0
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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