Is Retinol Complex 0.5 by SkinMedica safe?

Retinol Complex 0.5 is rated STOP by Million Marker due to ingredients with known health concerns. We recommend considering safer alternatives.

What harmful chemicals does Retinol Complex 0.5 avoid?

Million Marker evaluates products for harmful chemicals including BPA, phthalates, parabens, PFAS, flame retardants, and other endocrine-disrupting compounds. Retinol Complex 0.5 has been analyzed and rated STOP based on its ingredient profile.

Where can I buy Retinol Complex 0.5?

You can purchase Retinol Complex 0.5 directly from SkinMedica or search online retailers for the best prices and availability.

How does Million Marker rate Facial Care?

Million Marker rates Facial Care and other products on a GO/SLOW/STOP scale based on ingredient safety analysis. GO products are the safest choices, SLOW products have moderate concerns, and STOP products contain ingredients we recommend avoiding.

Products are split into three levels based on ingredient labels

Best choice

SLOW

Contains ingredients with possible health concerns

STOP

Contains harmful ingredients

STOP

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Retinol Complex 0.5 by SkinMedica - Non-toxic Facial Care product rated STOP by Million Marker, free from BPA, phthalates, and parabens

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