1% Retinol Booster

1% Retinol Booster

27ingredients
Facial TreatmentPaula's Choice

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This facial treatment from Paula's Choice lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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
  • Retinol · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol

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

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairAnti-agingRedness reducingScar healingBrighteningDark spotsAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
  • 5
    PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
  • 6
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

27

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, polyglyceryl-10 caprylate/caprate, butylene glycol, pyrus malus fruit extract, polysorbate 20, retinol, glycyrrhiza glabra root, ceramide np, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, avena sativa kernel extract, epilobium angustifolium extract, arctium lappa seed oil, salix alba extract, allantoin, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, caprylyl glycol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, dipentaerythrityl hexacaprylate/hexacaprate, ethylhexyl olivate, hydrogenated lecithin, glyceryl ascorbate, disodium edta, sorbic acid, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1% Retinol Booster fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 1% Retinol Booster'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 1% Retinol Booster paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 1% Retinol Booster'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 1% Retinol Booster suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 1% Retinol Booster contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (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 1% Retinol Booster against your own profile.