What are the key ingredients in Bio Retinoid Youth Cream?

Bio Retinoid Youth Cream contains 58 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, and more.

Does Bio Retinoid Youth Cream contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Bio Retinoid Youth Cream contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Bio Retinoid Youth Cream rated?

Safety ratings for Bio Retinoid Youth Cream are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/ren-skincare-bio-retinoid-youth-cream.

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Bio Retinoid Youth Cream

Updated on: 03/03/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

44 of 58

Skin-Safe

low risk

5 of 58

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

5 of 58

Potential Pore-Clogging

+1 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

58 ingredients

5 potential irritant

5 pore-clogging

Contains Vitamin C and Vitamin C. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. 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

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Cetearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +4

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1

Oleyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver +2

Myristyl Myristate

Comedogenic: Very high risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener

Lauryl Laurate

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener

Triheptanoin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Thickness Regulator

Cetearyl Glucoside

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator Hair Softener

Oryza Sativa Germ Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener

Bidens Pilosa Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Static Eliminator Thickness Regulator +3

Hydroxyacetophenone

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector

Oryzanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Pullulan

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Ingredient Binder Protective Coating Agent

Myristyl Laurate

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Palmitic Acid

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Tocopherol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Anti-Aging Protector +1

Sodium Hyaluronate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet

Sodium Sulfite

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Anti-Aging Protector Texture Modifier Bond Breaking Agent

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Decyl Glucoside

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover Emulsion Stabilizer

Fructan

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer

Rosa Damascena Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Revitalizer Scent Provider

Lactic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer pH Stabilizer Moisture Magnet

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract

Skin Enhancer

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Ingredient Dissolver +1

Ascorbic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer pH Stabilizer +1

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Phenethyl Alcohol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Scent Provider

Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract

Skin Enhancer

Glucose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Magnet

Linalool

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer

Citronellol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Geraniol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Revitalizer

Ethylhexylglycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Beta-Carotene

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider Skin Softener

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Scent Provider

Derivative of vitamin C

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Cetearyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +5
03 Rosa Canina Fruit Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
04 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
05 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider +2
06 Oleyl Alcohol	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +3
07 Myristyl Myristate	C 5 Comedogenic: Very high risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Skin Enhancer +1
08 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener
09 Elaeis Guineensis Oil	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener
10 Lauryl Laurate	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener
11 Triheptanoin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator Thickness Regulator
12 Cetearyl Glucoside	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
13 Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
14 Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline		Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator +1
15 Oryza Sativa Germ Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener
16 Bidens Pilosa Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet
17 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Static Eliminator +4
18 Hydroxyacetophenone	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector
19 Oryzanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator
20 Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer
21 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
22 Pullulan	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Ingredient Binder Protective Coating Agent
23 Myristyl Laurate	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant
24 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
25 Palmitic Acid	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
26 Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
27 Tocopherol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
28 Sodium Hyaluronate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet
29 Sodium Sulfite	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Anti-Aging Protector Texture Modifier +1
30 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
31 Decyl Glucoside	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +1
32 Fructan	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
33 Olea Europaea Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer
34 Rosa Damascena Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Revitalizer Scent Provider
35 Lactic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer pH Stabilizer +1
36 Porphyridium Cruentum Extract		Skin Enhancer
37 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
38 Ascorbic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer +2
39 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
40 Phenethyl Alcohol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Scent Provider
41 Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract		Skin Enhancer
42 Glucose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Magnet
43 Linalool	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Odor Neutralizer
44 Citronellol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
45 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
46 Geraniol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Revitalizer
47 Ethylhexylglycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer
48 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
49 Beta-Carotene	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
50 Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
51 Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider +1
52 Ascorbyl Palmitate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Scent Provider
53 Rosehip oil		N/A
54 Vitamin E		N/A
55 Sunflower Seed Oil		N/A
56 Vitamin C		N/A
57 Carrot root extract		N/A
58 Derivative of vitamin C		N/A

Potential Irritants

4 flagged

Parfum Linalool Geraniol Benzyl Alcohol

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Is Ren Skincare Bio Retinoid Youth Cream comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Bio Retinoid Youth Cream appears to be comedogenic. It contains 5 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/oleyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Oleyl Alcohol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/myristyl-myristate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristyl Myristate</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Ren Skincare a good skincare brand?

UK-based small-batch skincare brand founded by Florence Adepoju, focused on active ingredient formulations. Ren Skincare makes products such as Bio Retinoid Youth Cream 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 Ren Skincare.

Is Ren Skincare Bio Retinoid Youth Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Bio Retinoid Youth Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 6 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a>, <a href="/ingredient/linalool" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Linalool</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citronellol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citronellol</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 Ren Skincare Bio Retinoid Youth Cream clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Bio Retinoid Youth Cream contains 6 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/oleyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Oleyl Alcohol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/myristyl-myristate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristyl Myristate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/elaeis-guineensis-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Elaeis Guineensis Oil</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Ren Skincare Bio Retinoid Youth Cream?

This product is from Ren Skincare. See more products from Ren Skincare.

What are the ingredients in Ren Skincare Bio Retinoid Youth Cream?

Bio Retinoid Youth Cream contains 58 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cetearyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetearyl Alcohol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/rosa-canina-fruit-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Rosa Canina Fruit Oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</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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