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SkinMedica

Retinol Complex 0.5

Last verified: April 10, 2026

  • Aqua/Water/Eau
  • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
  • Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
  • Niacinamide
  • Polyacrylate-13
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  • Glycerin
  • Squalane
  • Retinol
  • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
  • Dunaliella Salina Extract
  • Magnolia Grandiflora Bark Extract
  • Tocopherol
  • Tocotrienols
  • Ceramide NP
  • Bisabolol
  • Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
  • Polysorbate 20
  • Butylene Glycol
  • Cetyl Palmitate
  • Laureth-23
  • Trideceth-6 Phosphate
  • Sodium Hydroxide
  • Dicaprylyl Ether
  • Lauryl Alcohol
  • Polyisobutene
  • Dextran
  • Potassium Sorbate
  • Disodium EDTA
  • Phenoxyethanol
  • Ethylhexylglycerin

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Retinol Complex 0.5 by SkinMedica has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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