LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum for Deep Wrinkles INCI List & Ingredients | Vichy

Allergen & irritant analysis

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This serum from Vichy lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants 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

2 known irritants

Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Retinol · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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

HydratingAnti-agingScar healingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationDark spotsAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresSkin texture

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 EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

30

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, pentylene glycol, isononyl isononanoate, alcohol denat., dicaprylyl ether, glycine soja oil, propylene glycol, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, hydrolyzed rice protein, hydroxyacetophenone, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, vitreoscilla ferment, retinol, dicaprylyl carbonate, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, glyceryl isostearate, polysorbate 20, ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, sodium lactate, tocopherol, xanthan gum

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5alcohol denat.8propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum for Deep Wrinkles fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum for Deep Wrinkles'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 LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum for Deep Wrinkles paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum for Deep Wrinkles'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 LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum for Deep Wrinkles suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum for Deep Wrinkles contains 2 flagged allergens and 2 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 LiftActiv Pure Retinol Serum for Deep Wrinkles against your own profile.