Retriderm Serum Mild 0.5% Retinol

5.0
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Biopelle Retriderm Serum Mild 0.5% 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.

What else is good about it? Biopelle Retriderm Serum Mild 0.5% Retinol is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

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

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
80	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
6	Soluble Collagen	Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
4	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3	Hydrolyzed Elastin	Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Emollient
1.5	Sodium Hyaluronate	Biotech, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
0.5	Retinol	Synthetic	Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Anti-pigmentation
0.3	Tocopheryl Acetate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant
0.3	Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Fragrance
0.3	Octoxynol-9		Formula Helper
0.3	Polysorbate 20	Botanical, Synthetic	Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Propylene Glycol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
0.3	Xanthan Gum	Botanical, Biotech	Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

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.

Soluble Collagen

Score

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.

Glycerin

Score

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.

Hydrolyzed Elastin

Score

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.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Score

1.5

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing

Origin

Biotech, Animal

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.