Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This facial treatment from Paula's Choice lists 54 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 irritationAnti-agingRedness reducingBarrier repairBrighteningDark spotsScar healingGood for oily skinReduces large poresSkin textureAcne fighting

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
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
BakuchiolEncourages gentle skin renewal and boosts firmness.
9
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

54

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dimethicone, pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, isononyl isononanoate, butylene glycol, bakuchiol, arachidyl alcohol, glyceryl polymethacrylate, dimethicone crosspolymer, behenyl alcohol, glycerin, peg-75 shea butter glycerides, glyceryl stearate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, polysorbate 20, 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 root extract, salix alba bark extract, glycine soja sterols, lecithin, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, hydrolyzed soy protein, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sodium hydroxide, tribehenin, caprylyl glycol, dipeptide-2, polygonum cuspidatum root extract, peg-10 phytosterol, peg-8, magnesium aluminum silicate, arachidyl glucoside, chrysin, pentylene glycol, sodium acrylates copolymer, steareth-20, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, hesperidin methyl chalcone, n-hydroxysuccinimide, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid, ethylhexylglycerin

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Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol 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 Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol 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 Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol 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 Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment against your own profile.