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Arencia
Retinal Booster Shot
A serum built around Niacinamide and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
How to use
☀️ Day – Use every other day. Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin, then finish with sunscreen for protection. 🌙 Night – Apply a thin layer over the face or on textured areas before moisturizer.
Caution
If new to retinoids, start slow (every other day) and let skin adjust. Avoid layering with Vitamin C, strong actives, or exfoliating products. Always perform a patch test before first use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
18 trigger at least one check · 31 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Ectoin, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair17
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Anti-Aging6
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Bakuchiol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Retinal
Firming4
Supports elasticity and bounce.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Adenosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Smoothing13
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Diisostearyl Malate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Retinal, Sodium Polyacrylate
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Bakuchiol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Bakuchiol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Tripeptide-1
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis17
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Olivate
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →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 →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate →
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