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SkinCeuticals
Retinol 0.5
A face cream built around Retinoid, for smoothing and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 90.00 · checked 28 Sept 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
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
How to use
In the evening, apply a pea-sized amount to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow product to absorb before applying other skincare products. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. It is important to establish consistent skin tolerance to retinol night cream before advancing to a higher concentration.
Caution
Retinol face cream may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen when using this product. As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future. Though there are no reports of topical retinol having any negative effect on fetal development, always consult a physician.
What's inside
Ingredients List
9 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Myristate
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isopropyl Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate →Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, homopolymer
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate →Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethenediyl ester, polymer with 2-propenyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer →Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic acid monosodium salt polymer with 2-propenamide
Learn more about Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer →Hydrogenated Lecithin
Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Lecithin →
Dupes
- SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.393% match
- SkinCeuticals Retinol Cream 1.088% match
- SkinCeuticals Tripeptide-R Neck Repair Neck Firming Cream67% match