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Retinol Youth Renewal Face Oil Drops
A face oil built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 78.00 · 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
To Use: PM Step 1 Massage your favorite Murad cleanser over dampened face and neck. Rinse and pat dry Step 2 Apply a thin layer of Oil Drops to face and neck. Use alone or to lock in the benefits of your serum or cream Step 3 Follow with a Murad sunscreen during the day
Caution
Please note, this product contains retinoids, which are not recommended for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What's inside
Ingredients List
12 trigger at least one check · 15 trigger none
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Oil Control
- Smoothing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C9-12 Alkane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tridecane, Undecane
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Retinyl Linoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Irritation6
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Fragrance, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema5
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Fragrance, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
May Worsen Rosacea5
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Fragrance, Linalyl Acetate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil →C9-12 Alkane
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
C9-12 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 9 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Learn more about C9-12 Alkane →Triolein
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Triolein isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Triolein →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is a retinoid.
Learn more about Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate →Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Linoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Retinyl Linoleate →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Bisabolol
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (theta,theta)-(+/-)-; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-, (S-(theta,theta))- (levomenol)
Learn more about Bisabolol →Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol
Learn more about Hexylresorcinol →