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Vita A Retinal Volume Booster Serum
A serum built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, 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
- Combination skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
How to use
STEP1 Apply a small amount in the evening after cleansing, focusing on areas of concern. STEP2 Begin with use every other night and adjust frequency based on skin tolerance. TIP! Retinol is sensitive to light and heat—nighttime use is recommended. Apply sunscreen during daytime use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
30 trigger at least one check · 45 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Retinoid3
Vitamin A derivatives that speed cell turnover.
Benefits
Hydrating13
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Collagen, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Panthenol, Propanediol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair23
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Panthenol, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Panthenol
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Niacinamide
Anti-Aging4
Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Smoothing19
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Brassica Campestris Sterols, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Retinal, Retinol, Squalane
Acne Fighting4
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Oil Control4
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis20
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Dilauryl Thiodipropionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oleic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin4
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Angelica Archangelica Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema5
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Angelica Archangelica Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil
May Worsen Rosacea5
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Angelica Archangelica Root Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil
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 →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 →Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
Learn more about Hydrogenated Polyisobutene →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 →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →
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