- Lines C
- Blemishes C
- Amount studies used
- 0.1–0.2%
- When
- evening
- Irritation
- moderate — start every other day
- ⚠
- Avoid in pregnancy
Grades were set by reading this ingredient’s studies. They describe the ingredient, not every product that contains it.
How much products actually contain
19 products state the amountmedian 0.01%26% at or above the amount studies used (0.1–0.2%)
- under 0.01% 9
- 0.01–0.1% 5
- 0.1–1% 5
- 1% or more 0
Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.
Of the products containing it, 30 list it before the 1% line and 47 after it (usually 1% or less).
Where no amount is stated, a product listing it early reaches the study amount about 63% of the time, one listing it late about 2%.
Clinical evidence grade by skin concern
- C
- uncontrolled or multi-ingredient studies
Suggested for ages 18 and up.
Products using this ingredient
12 of 77 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 77
VTVT Cica Reti-A Essence 0.70.7% stated · study amount
VTVT Cica Reti-A Essence 0.30.3% stated · study amount
TRIMAYBakuchiol DUM Active Ampoule0.3% stated · study amount
Dr. OracleRetinoTightening Vitamin A Retinol Ampoule0.1% stated · study amount
Dr. OracleDr. Oracle RetinoTightening Vitamin A Retinol Ampoule 30ml0.1% stated · study amount
SidmoolRetinol Moisture Oillikely enough
MuradMurad Retinol Youth Renewal Face Oil Dropslikely enough
The OrdinaryGranactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion 30mllikely enough
DermalogicaDermalogica dynamic skin retinol serumlikely enough
MuradMurad Retinol Youth Renewal Serumlikely enough
MuradMurad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum Deluxe Travel Sizelikely enough
MuradMurad Retinol Youth Renewal Serum Larger Sizelikely enough
Cosmetic roles
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name レチノイン酸ヒドロキシピナコロン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 893412-73-2
Related literature
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