Biopelle

Retriderm Serum Max 1% Retinol

Retriderm Serum Max 1% Retinol
5.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Biopelle Retriderm Serum Max 1% Retinol has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
80
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
6
Soluble CollagenAnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
4
Polysorbate 20Botanical,SyntheticFragrance,Formula Helper
3
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2
Hydrolyzed ElastinAnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Emollient
1
RetinolSyntheticAnti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Anti-pigmentation
0.3
Sodium HyaluronateBiotech,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
0.3
Tocopheryl AcetateBotanical,SyntheticAntioxidant
0.3
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed ExtractBotanicalMoisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Fragrance
0.3
Octoxynol-9Formula Helper
0.3
Propylene GlycolBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3
Xanthan GumBotanical,BiotechFormula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

80

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antistatic, Film-forming

Origin

Animal

A protein obtained from farm or marine animals. Collagen molecules are too big to penetrate the skin so when they are applied via a skincare product they sit on top of the skin and act as humectant moisturizers.
Score

4

Function

Fragrance, Emulsifying, Solubilizing

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Score

3

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic,Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Score

2

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Emollient

Origin

Animal

An elastic protein of animal origin that has been processed into smaller, water-soluble peptide fragments. It can be used to treat rough and chapped skin, as well as combat skin dryness.

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