Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

Retinal 0.2% Emulsion

4.5
32ingredients
EmulsionThe Ordinary

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This emulsion from The Ordinary lists 32 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
  • Retinal · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinaldehyde
  • 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 irritationScar healingAnti-agingRedness reducingDark spotsBrighteningReduces large poresSkin textureBarrier repairAcne fightingGood for oily skin

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.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

32

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, coco-caprylate/caprate, propanediol, pentylene glycol, hydroxyapatite, retinal, cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, ergothioneine, biosaccharide gum-1, bisabolol, brassica campestris sterols, zingiber officinale root extract, butylene glycol, isohexadecane, hexyldecanol, maltodextrin, caesalpinia spinosa gum, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, stearic acid, isoceteth-20, polysorbate 60, ascorbyl palmitate, tocopherol, lactic acid, sodium lactate, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Retinal 0.2% Emulsion fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Retinal 0.2% Emulsion'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 Retinal 0.2% Emulsion paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Retinal 0.2% Emulsion'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 Retinal 0.2% Emulsion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Retinal 0.2% Emulsion 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 Retinal 0.2% Emulsion against your own profile.