What are the key ingredients in S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil?

S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil contains 33 ingredients. Key actives include: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Isopropyl Palmitate, Squalane, Myristyl Nicotinate, and more.

Does S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum, Limonene, Citral. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil rated?

Safety ratings for S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/strivectin-s-t-a-r-light-retinol-night-oil.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/strivectin-s-t-a-r-light-retinol-night-oil.

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S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil

Updated on: 21/06/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

21 of 33

Skin-Safe

low risk

6 of 33

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

2 of 33

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

33 ingredients

6 potential irritant

2 pore-clogging

Contains Retinol 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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener

Isopropyl Palmitate

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Binder Scent Provider +1

Squalane

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1

Myristyl Nicotinate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener

Retinol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

General Skin Improver

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Hydrator

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Defensive Shield

Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener Skin Softener

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Germ Fighter Scent Provider

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Anti-Aging Protector

Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Revitalizer Pore Tightener

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener

Ascorbic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer pH Stabilizer +1

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

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

Bakuchiol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer Germ Fighter +1

Bidens Pilosa Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Safety: Low risk

Emulsifying Surfactant

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

BHT

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Scent Provider

Benzyl Benzoate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver

Limonene

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver Odor Neutralizer

Citral

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Taste Enhancer Scent Provider

Citronellol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 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
02 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
03 Isopropyl Palmitate	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Binder +2
04 Squalane	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Skin Enhancer +2
05 Myristyl Nicotinate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener
06 Retinol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	General Skin Improver
07 Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Hydrator
08 Oryza Sativa Bran Extract	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Defensive Shield
09 Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
10 Helianthus Annuus Extract	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +1
11 Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Germ Fighter +1
12 Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Anti-Aging Protector
13 Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Revitalizer +1
14 Elaeis Guineensis Oil	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener
15 Ascorbic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer +2
16 Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
17 Tocopherol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +2
18 Bakuchiol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer +2
19 Bidens Pilosa Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet
20 Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Emulsifying Surfactant
21 Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer
22 Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent
23 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
24 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
25 BHT	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Scent Provider
26 Benzyl Benzoate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Germ Fighter +1
27 Limonene	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1
28 Citral	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Taste Enhancer +1
29 Citronellol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider
30 Rice bran extract		N/A
31 Rosemary Extract		N/A
32 Vitamin C		N/A
33 Vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

3 flagged

Parfum Limonene Citral

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Is StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil appears to be comedogenic. It contains 2 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/isopropyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Isopropyl Palmitate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/elaeis-guineensis-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Elaeis Guineensis Oil</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is StriVectin a good skincare brand?

StriVectin is a US skincare brand founded in 1996. It is known for wrinkle and stretch mark treatments using patented peptides and NIA-114 technology. StriVectin makes products such as S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil 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 StriVectin.

Is StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 6 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/retinol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Retinol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> and <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-benzoate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Benzoate</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 StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil contains 2 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/isopropyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Isopropyl Palmitate</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 StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil?

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

What are the ingredients in StriVectin S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil?

S.T.A.R. Light Retinol Night Oil contains 33 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/caprylic-capric-triglyceride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride</a>, <a href="/ingredient/shea-butter-ethyl-esters" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Shea Butter Ethyl Esters</a>, <a href="/ingredient/isopropyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Isopropyl Palmitate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/squalane" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Squalane</a> and <a href="/ingredient/myristyl-nicotinate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Myristyl Nicotinate</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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