Skin Renewing Retinol Serum INCI List & Ingredients | CeraVe

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from CeraVe lists 37 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

1 known irritant

Retinol · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol
Alcohol · solventKnown sensitizer/irritant

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationScar healingBrighteningAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spotsRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
6
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
7
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

37

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, potassium cetyl phosphate, hydrogenated palm glycerides, polysorbate 20, peg-40 stearate, cyclopentasiloxane, hydroxyethylcellulose, potassium phosphate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, niacinamide, isoceteth-10, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, triethanolamine, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, cichorium intybus root extract, lecithin, retinol, silica, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, tocopherol, alcohol, hydroxyacetophenone, citric acid, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, pentylene glycol, xanthan gum, phytosphingosine, butyrospermum parkii butter, ethylhexylglycerin

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Skin Renewing Retinol Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skin Renewing Retinol Serum's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Skin Renewing Retinol Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skin Renewing Retinol Serum's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Skin Renewing Retinol Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Renewing Retinol Serum contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Skin Renewing Retinol Serum against your own profile.