1% Retinol Treatment INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This facial treatment from Paula's Choice lists 53 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
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

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 reducingDark spotsBrighteningScar healingReduces large poresSkin textureAcne fightingGood for oily skin

Key Ingredients

1
PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
4
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
5
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
6
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
7
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
8
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

53

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dimethicone, glycerin, butylene glycol, isononyl isononanoate, castor isostearate succinate, glyceryl stearate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, dimethicone crosspolymer, peg-33, polysorbate 20, behenyl alcohol, peg-100 stearate, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, polymethylsilsesquioxane, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, retinol, ceramide ng, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, sodium hyaluronate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, avena sativa kernel extract, arctium lappa seed oil, salix alba extract, glycine soja sterols, lecithin, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, hydrolyzed soy protein, sorbitan laurate, acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, disodium edta, hydroxyethylcellulose, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sodium hydroxide, tribehenin, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, pentylene glycol, peg-75 shea butter glycerides, ppg-12/smdi copolymer, peg-10 phytosterol, peg-8 dimethicone, peg-14, magnesium aluminum silicate, arachidyl glucoside, arachidyl alcohol, sclerotium gum, carbomer, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1% Retinol Treatment fragrance-free?

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

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

It depends on your specific triggers. 1% Retinol Treatment 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 1% Retinol Treatment against your own profile.