Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment

Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment

5.0
31ingredients
MoisturizerPaula's Choice

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens 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.

2 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • 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

HydratingScar healingBrighteningBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin textureAcne fightingGood for oily skinDark spots

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
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

31

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl ethylhexanoate, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, glycerin, butylene glycol, cetyl palmitate, butyrospermum parkii butter, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, oenothera biennis oil, vitis vinifera seed oil, cetyl alcohol, retinol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tocopheryl acetate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, panthenol, carnosine, dimethiconol, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, beeswax, magnesium aluminum silicate, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, dicaprylyl carbonate, decylene glycol, disodium edta, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol

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14cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body 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 Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body 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 Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment contains 2 flagged allergens 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 Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment against your own profile.