Retinal Skin Booster Serum 1
by Retinal · skin_care
Editor's Take
Retinal at 100ppm backed by a complete ceramide-cholesterol-sterol complex; this is the rare retinoid serum that takes barrier repair as seriously as cell turnover.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Performance: 8.2 / 10
- Innovative Ingredients: 7.8 / 10
- Clean Standards: 6.1 / 10
- Formula Sustainability: 7.9 / 10
The Verdict
The formula delivers high-potency Vitamin A (Retinal at a disclosed, functional concentration) alongside a biomimetic lipid system designed to mitigate the irritation typically associated with retinoids. The inclusion of AquaGlucan fermentation technology and a full-spectrum Centella complex (Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic and Madecassic Acids) adds meaningful soothing capacity. The formula is technically sophisticated, though it leans on synthetic polymers (Polyquaternium-51, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer) and a non-cyclic silicone (Phenyltrimethicone) for texture, which pulls the clean score to 6.1. Worth it for anyone seeking a credible, barrier-conscious retinoid serum with transparent active dosing.
Full INCI list
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Niacinamide, Phenyltrimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylic Acid/MA Copolymer, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Xanthan Gum, Macadamia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Rapeseed Sterol, Retinal (100ppm), Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Silverweed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Polyquaternium-51, Artichoke Leaf Extract, Oat Kernel Extract, Beta-Glucan, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Green Tea Water, Kava Kava Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Fig Extract, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Yeast Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Canola Oil, Myristyl Alcohol, PCA, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Carrot Seed Oil, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobionic Acid, Carrot Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Beta-Carotene, Sunflower Seed Oil, Panthenol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Sucrose Distearate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid