Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

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2 key ingredients · Retinal, AHA exfoliant (gentle)
Not recommended during pregnancy · Contains an ingredient our pregnancy rule set flags.
Label limits · Part of the ingredient list or its source is unconfirmed. Free-of and vegan status are not established.

Ingredient breakdown

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Label captured · 25 of 28 parsed · 25 of 25 explained

The full record for each of the 25 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

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AquaWater
INCI name
Aqua
As printed on the label
Aqua (Water)
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — PubChem Compound Summary (CID 962) · reference
Water — Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (Cosmetics Info, Personal Care Products Council) · reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Coco-Caprylate
INCI name
Coco-Caprylate
As printed on the label
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Korean name
코코-카프릴레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics · Peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Propanediol
INCI name
Propanediol
As printed on the label
Propanediol
Korean name
프로판다이올, 프로판디올
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Pentylene Glycol
INCI name
Pentylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Pentylene Glycol
Korean name
펜틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of 1,2-Glycols as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Hydroxyapatite
INCI name
Hydroxyapatite
As printed on the label
Hydroxyapatite
Korean name
하이드록시아파타이트
Recorded CosIng functions
abrasive — buffs away dead skin cells or debris
bulking — adds volume or body to a formula
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Retinal
INCI name
Retinal
As printed on the label
Retinal
Korean name
레티날, 레틴알
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Retinal - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Clinical use of topical retinaldehyde on photoaged skin (Creidi & Humbert, Dermatology 1999)
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
INCI name
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
As printed on the label
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Korean name
세틸하이드록시프롤린팔미타마이드
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 83119)
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
INCI name
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
As printed on the label
4-t-Butylcyclohexanol
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 54220) · official catalog snapshot
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
INCI name
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
As printed on the label
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Korean name
하이드록시페닐프로파미도벤조익애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 85245)
Ergothioneine
INCI name
Ergothioneine
As printed on the label
Ergothioneine
Korean name
에르고치오네인, 에르고티오네인
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 56156)
Brassica Campestris Sterols
INCI name
Brassica Campestris Sterols
As printed on the label
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Korean name
서양유채스테롤, 유채스테롤
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 54952)
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
INCI name
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
As printed on the label
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Korean name
생강추출물
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
tonic — refreshes or invigorates the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Butylene Glycol
INCI name
Butylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Butylene Glycol
Korean name
부틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Isohexadecane
INCI name
Isohexadecane
As printed on the label
Isohexadecane
Korean name
아이소헥사데칸, 이소헥사데칸
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Isohexadecane - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Hexyldecanol
INCI name
Hexyldecanol
As printed on the label
Hexyldecanol
Korean name
헥실데칸올
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 34273)
Maltodextrin
INCI name
Maltodextrin
As printed on the label
Maltodextrin
Korean name
말토덱스트린
Recorded CosIng functions
absorbent — takes up substances dissolved or dispersed in water or oil
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
INCI name
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
As printed on the label
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Korean name
타라검
Recorded CosIng functions
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Stearic Acid
INCI name
Stearic Acid
As printed on the label
Stearic Acid
Korean name
스테아릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
fragrance — adds scent
refatting — restores an oily feel to skin or hair after cleansing strips it
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published rating
TocopherolVitamin E
INCI name
Tocopherol
As printed on the label
Tocopherol
Korean name
토코페롤
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
fragrance — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Lactic AcidAHA exfoliant (gentle)
INCI name
Lactic Acid
As printed on the label
Lactic Acid
Korean name
락틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Alpha Hydroxy Acids - Cosmetic Ingredients (FDA)
Sodium Lactate
INCI name
Sodium Lactate
As printed on the label
Sodium Lactate
Korean name
소듐락테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Lactate
Sodium Hydroxide
INCI name
Sodium Hydroxide
As printed on the label
Sodium Hydroxide
Korean name
소듐하이드록사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Inorganic Hydroxides as Used in Cosmetics
Ethylhexylglycerin
INCI name
Ethylhexylglycerin
As printed on the label
Ethylhexylglycerin
Korean name
에칠헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
Phenoxyethanol
INCI name
Phenoxyethanol
As printed on the label
Phenoxyethanol
Korean name
페녹시에탄올
Recorded CosIng functions
antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Final Opinion on Phenoxyethanol (SCCS/1575/16)
Chlorphenesin
INCI name
Chlorphenesin
As printed on the label
Chlorphenesin
Korean name
클로르페네신, 클로페네신
Recorded CosIng functions
antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Chlorphenesin as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment

Where this label came from. 25 of 28 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok.

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Retinal
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Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

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