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Intelligent Retinol® Smoothing Night Cream
A face moisturizer built around Vitamin E and Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 60.00 · checked 8 Oct 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
- Uneven texture
How to use
First-time use If you're new to Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here . Phase application in gradually. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks, every other night for the next 2 weeks, then every night. Step 1 After cleansing in the evening, blend evenly across the face, neck and décolletage using upward strokes. Step 2 Always use a sunscreen the morning after using vitamin A. We recommend Advanced Day Ultimate Protect .
Caution
Please Note: Product packaging shown may be different to the product received due to regional variations
What's inside
Ingredients List
20 trigger at least one check · 23 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
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
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Palmitic Acid, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Stearic Acid
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Palmitic Acid, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Retinol, Squalane
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution7
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbic Acid, BHT, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Alcohol, C12-16 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation10
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Geraniol, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
May Worsen Eczema10
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Geraniol, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
May Worsen Rosacea10
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Geraniol, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Polymethyl Methacrylate
Film Forming
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, homopolymer
Learn more about Polymethyl Methacrylate →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 →C12-16 Alcohols
Antistatic, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
C12-16 Alcohols isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-16 Alcohols →Cetearyl Isononanoate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Isononanoate →Distarch Phosphate
Absorbent, Anticaking, Binding
Starch, phosphoric acid ester (2:1)
Learn more about Distarch Phosphate →
Dupes
- Medik8 Advanced Night Restore™74% match
- Medik8 r-Retinoate® Intense66% match
- Medik8 C-Tetra® Cream64% match
- Skintific Retinol Skin Renewal Moisturizer Acne & Anti-Aging Night Cream62% match
- Medik8 Advanced Pro-Collagen+ Peptide Cream62% match
- BIOHEAL BOH NAD-Prizcell Glow Boost Cream61% match