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RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream
A face moisturizer built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 28.49 · 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
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
Apply to face and neck AM and/or PM. Apply a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher during the day while using this product. With consistent AM + PM use, this product is designed to last ~2–3 months. Begin applying this product every other night and then gradually increase frequency of use to every night. Always apply a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher in the AM while using this product. If your skin shows a reaction, such as redness or a dry patch, take a break from Retinol usage for a few days until the reaction subsides. Then, reintroduce Retinol into your routine using a slower frequency. If symptoms continue, stop using product and consult a physician.
Caution
If your skin shows a reaction, such as redness or a dry patch, take a break from Retinol usage for a few days until the reaction subsides. Then, reintroduce Retinol into your routine using a slower frequency. If symptoms continue, stop using product and consult a physician.
What's inside
Ingredients List
12 trigger at least one check · 24 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol2
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
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Isododecane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C13-14 Isoparaffin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Behenate, Isododecane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Retinol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearyl Alcohol
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution7
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, BHT, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Behenate, Laureth-7, Polysorbate 20, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
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 →Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient, Viscosity Controlling
2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)
Learn more about Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate →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 →PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
Emollient
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PPG-15 Stearyl Ether →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →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 →Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Viscosity Controlling
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone Crosspolymer →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Behenate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl Behenate →Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol is a retinoid.
Learn more about Retinol →
Dupes
- RoC RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Max Hydration Cream Fragrance Free100% match
- RoC DERM CORREXION® Contour Cream93% match
- Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream87% match
- Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Correcting Cream84% match
- RoC RETINOL CORREXION® Deep Wrinkle Night Cream64% match
- innisfree Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream63% match