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retinol correcting serum

Updated on: 12/02/2025
retinol correcting serum
52
Total Ingredients
analysed
40 of 52
Skin-Safe
low risk
2 of 52
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
0 of 52
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Retinol and Vitamin C. 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
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic retinol correcting serum appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 52 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is MALIN + GOETZ a good skincare brand?

New York-based skincare brand founded by Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz, known for gentle, fragrance-forward face, body, and hair products. MALIN + GOETZ makes products such as retinol correcting serum that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about MALIN + GOETZ.

Is MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution retinol correcting serum may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/retinol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Retinol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, retinol correcting serum is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 52 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum?

This product is from MALIN + GOETZ. See more products from MALIN + GOETZ.

What are the ingredients in MALIN + GOETZ retinol correcting serum?

retinol correcting serum contains 52 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/prunus-mume-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Prunus mume extract</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cetearyl-ethylhexanoate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/caprylic-capric-triglyceride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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