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Neutrogena
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Renewal Serum
A serum built around Retinoid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
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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
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
How to use
Apply daily on cleansed face, eye area and neck. Smooth 4-5 drops of serum evenly in gentle massaging strokes until fully absorbed. For Retinol beginners, gradually phase into your skincare routine, working up to daily as tolerated. In the daytime, always protect skin with a Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen or higher.
Caution
Precautions: You may experience mild redness, a warm, tingling sensation or flaking (skin exfoliation). These are normal, temporary indications that the product is working. If effects persist or cause discomfort, reduce the frequency of use until your skin adjusts, then revert to daily use as tolerated. In case of irritation, discontinue use. Avoid contact with eyes -- if it occurs, rinse well with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance. Use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product. Contains retinol. If you are pregnant or considering pregnancy, consult your physician before use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
11 trigger at least one check · 21 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Lecithin, Yeast Extract
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Retinol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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 →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 →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
L-histidine, N-beta-alanyl
Learn more about Carnosine →Trehalose
Humectant, Moisturising
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, alpha-D-glucopyranosyl
Learn more about Trehalose →Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea Extract →Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Yeast Extract is the extract of Yeast
Learn more about Yeast Extract →Sarcosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycine, N-methyl-
Learn more about Sarcosine →
Dupes
- No7 Pure Retinol 0.3% Retinol Night Concentrate61% match
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum60% match