Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Summer Fridays

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from Summer Fridays lists 39 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

HydratingBarrier repairScar healingAnti-agingDark spotsBrighteningReduces irritationAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

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

Full Ingredient List

39

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, propanediol, sorbitan stearate, sclerotium gum, retinyl linoleate, retinol, avena sativa bran extract, centella asiatica extract, niacinamide, bisabolol, rosa canina fruit oil, persea gratissima oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, sodium hyaluronate, ricinus communis seed oil, hydrogenated castor oil, glycine soja oil, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, phytic acid, synthetic beeswax, copernicia cerifera wax, maltodextrin, caprylhydroxamic acid, 1, 2-hexanediol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, levulinic acid, sodium levulinate, citric acid, sodium hydroxide

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Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal 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 Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal 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 Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal 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 Midnight Ritual Retinol Renewal Serum against your own profile.