What are the key ingredients in retinol 2%?

retinol 2% contains 8 ingredients. Key actives include: Squalane, C15-19 Alkane, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, and more.

Does retinol 2% contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Based on ingredient analysis, retinol 2% does not contain known comedogenic or irritating ingredients and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.

How is the safety of retinol 2% rated?

Safety ratings for retinol 2% are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/beautyact-retinol-2.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for retinol 2%?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for retinol 2% are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/beautyact-retinol-2.

Brand BeautyAct

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retinol 2%

Updated on: 15/03/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

6 of 8

Skin-Safe

low risk

0 of 8

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 8

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

8 ingredients

none potential irritant

none pore-clogging

BeautyAct product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Squalane

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1

C15-19 Alkane

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Ingredient Dissolver

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Bisabolol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Scent Provider

Tocopheryl Acetate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer

Form of vitamin E

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Squalane	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Skin Enhancer +2
02 C15-19 Alkane	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Ingredient Dissolver
03 Shea Butter Ethyl Esters	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
04 Dimethyl Isosorbide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver
05 Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
06 Bisabolol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +1
07 Tocopheryl Acetate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer
08 Form of vitamin E		N/A

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Common Questions

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Is BeautyAct retinol 2% comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic retinol 2% appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 8 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is BeautyAct a good skincare brand?

Private label beauty brand by Swedish retailer KICKS. Assess products individually by reviewing their ingredient lists and community feedback. Read more about BeautyAct.

Is BeautyAct retinol 2% safe for sensitive skin?

Appears Suitable for Sensitive Skin retinol 2% appears suitable for sensitive skin based on its ingredient profile. No common irritants detected among its 8 ingredients. Always patch test when trying a new product.

Does BeautyAct retinol 2% clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, retinol 2% is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 8 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes BeautyAct retinol 2%?

This product is from BeautyAct. See more products from BeautyAct.

What are the ingredients in BeautyAct retinol 2%?

retinol 2% contains 8 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/squalane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Squalane</a>, <a href="/ingredient/c15-19-alkane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">C15-19 Alkane</a>, <a href="/ingredient/shea-butter-ethyl-esters" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Shea Butter Ethyl Esters</a>, <a href="/ingredient/dimethyl-isosorbide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Dimethyl Isosorbide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/hydroxypinacolone-retinoate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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