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Retinol Complex 1.0

Updated on: 10/06/2025
Retinol Complex 1.0
36
Total Ingredients
analysed
32 of 36
Skin-Safe
low risk
2 of 36
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
1 of 36
Potential Pore-Clogging
+2 moderate pore-clogging

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Contains Niacinamide and Retinol. Mostly fragrance‑free. 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
1
Comedogenic: 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
3
Comedogenic: Moderate 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
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: 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
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
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: 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
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
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
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
C
1
Comedogenic: Very 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
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
3
Comedogenic: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low 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
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk

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Common Questions

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Is SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Retinol Complex 1.0 appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Palmitate</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is SkinMedica a good skincare brand?

SkinMedica is a US clinical skincare brand founded in 1999. It is known for physician‑developed anti‑aging and corrective formulations, including TNS Essential Serum, growth factor serums, and retinol products. SkinMedica makes products such as Retinol Complex 1.0 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 SkinMedica.

Is SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Retinol Complex 1.0 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 SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0 clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Retinol Complex 1.0 contains 3 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/glycine-soja-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycine Soja Oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Palmitate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/lauryl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Lauryl Alcohol</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0?

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

What are the ingredients in SkinMedica Retinol Complex 1.0?

Retinol Complex 1.0 contains 36 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-ethylhexanoate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Ethylhexanoate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycine-soja-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycine Soja Oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/caprylic-capric-triglyceride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride</a> and <a href="/ingredient/niacinamide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Niacinamide</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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