Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

3.2
8ingredients
SerumThe Ordinary

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This serum from The Ordinary lists 8 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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
  • Retinol · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol

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 healingBarrier repairAcne fightingAnti-agingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.

Full Ingredient List

8

INCI (full list, INCI order): squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, retinol, solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, hydroxymethoxyphenyl decanone, bht

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Retinol 0.5% in Squalane fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Retinol 0.5% in Squalane'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 0.5% in Squalane paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Retinol 0.5% in Squalane'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 0.5% in Squalane suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Retinol 0.5% in Squalane contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (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 0.5% in Squalane against your own profile.