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Dot & Key
Pomegranate Youth 0.2% Retinol Complex Face Serum
A serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
How to use
Apply 3-4 pumps on clean, dry skin. Pat gently until fully absorbed Follow up with a moisturizer Use it for PM routine only Apply sunscreen the next day
Caution
We highly recommend avoiding using the serum during the daytime as it may cause sun sensitivity (upon exposure to the sun) resulting in redness, skin irritation & inflammation.
What's inside
Ingredients List
19 trigger at least one check · 34 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Peptides2
Short amino-acid chains used as signalling actives.
Benefits
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Punica Granatum Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Anti-Aging3
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate, Niacinamide, Retinol, Squalane, Tridecane, Undecane
Antioxidant7
Shields skin from free radical damage.
BHA, BHT, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution9
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, BHA, BHT, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Glycerin, Punica Granatum Extract, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, PEG-32 Stearate, PEG-6 Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Olivate
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Cetyl Palmitate
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Palmitate →Lauryl Glucoside
Cleansing, Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lauryl Glucoside →Myristyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Myristyl Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Myristyl Glucoside →Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →Undecane
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
We don't have a description for Undecane yet.
Learn more about Undecane →
Dupes
- Foxtale 0.15% Beginner-friendly Retinol Night Serum71% match
- Dot & Key 12% Barrier Boost Serum (Hyaluronic + Ceramides)64% match
- Celimax The Vita A Retinol Shot Tightening Serum63% match
- Purito Mighty Bamboo Panthenol Serum62% match
- The Derma Co Snail Peptide 96 Hydrating Serum with Snail Mucin & Peptide Complex for Smooth & Moisturized Skin62% match
- Rojukiss PHYTO-RETINOL FIRM SMOOTH SERUM62% match