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Retinol Youth Renewal Serum Larger Size
A serum built around Hyaluronic acid and Retinoid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 135.00 · 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
- Combination skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
How to use
To Use: PM Step 1 Apply a thin layer of Retinol Youth Renewal Serum to face. Reduce frequency if sensitivity occurs
Caution
Warning: Avoid contact with eyes
What's inside
Ingredients List
21 trigger at least one check · 41 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, C9-12 Alkane, Dimethicone, Glucose, Glycerin, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Tocopherol, Trehalose, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, C9-12 Alkane, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing13
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C9-12 Alkane, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Retinol, Squalane
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauroyl Lysine, Lecithin, PEG-100 Stearate, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Retinyl Linoleate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation7
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cetyl Alcohol, 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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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →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 →C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
C14-22 Alcohols isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C14-22 Alcohols →Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract is the extract of the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae
Learn more about Oryza Sativa Bran Extract →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →