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Retinol Complex 1.0

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Retinol Complex 1.0

Serums

Product form
Face Serums
Recorded market
United States
Ingredient list
32 label entries
Ingredient research
21 ingredients with selected studies
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32 label entries · 27 linked ingredients

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About this product

Product description

Available in 3 strengths, Retinol Complex absorbs into the skin efficiently, minimizing irritation typically associated with retinol usage. See dramatic results in skin tone, texture, and resiliency within 12 weeks. Skin looks smoother and healthier.

Description from Bluemercury skincare bestsellers · Recorded Aug 11, 2026. Product claims have not been independently verified.

Label directions

When to Apply: Apply a single pump in the evening after cleansing and toning and before applying your moisturizer. If you have never used a retinol product before, begin by limiting use to twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night and then advancing to each evening or as tolerated. Where to Apply: Apply to entire face. Avoid getting in eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Caution: Do not use if you are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant. Mild redness, peeling and irritation are expected when using this product. Use a daily sun protection with SPF 30 or higher and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week following discontinuation.

Directions from Bluemercury skincare bestsellers.

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Formula

Listed in label order. Position does not establish an exact concentration. Ingredient roles describe possible uses and can vary with the finished formula.

Full recorded ingredient list

aqua/water/eau, cetyl ethylhexanoate, glycine soja (soybean) oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, niacinamide, polyacrylate-13, squalane, polysorbate 20, retinol, palmitoyl tripeptide-8, dunaliella salina extract, magnolia grandiflora bark extract, tocopherol, tocotrienols, ceramide np, bisabolol, tocopheryl acetate, oryza sativa (rice) bran oil, butylene glycol, cetyl palmitate, laureth-23, trideceth-6 phosphate, sodium hydroxide, dicaprylyl ether, lauryl alcohol, polyisobutene, dextran, potassium sorbate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin.

27 of 32 entries are linked to ingredient pages below. Unmatched names remain in the original list above.

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    glycine soja (soybean) oil ↗Emollient · Perfuming · Skin conditioning
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    caprylic/capric triglyceride ↗Masking · Perfuming · Skin conditioning
  5. 05
    glycerin ↗Humectant · Denaturant · Hair conditioning · Oral care · Perfuming · Skin protecting · Viscosity controlling
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    niacinamide ↗Anti-inflammatory · Tyrosinase inhibitor / brightening · Smoothing
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    squalane ↗Emollient · Occlusive · Hair conditioning · Refatting · Skin conditioning
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    polysorbate 20 ↗Emulsifying · Surfactant
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    retinol ↗Retinoid · Skin conditioning
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    magnolia grandiflora bark extract ↗Antioxidant · Antimicrobial · Skin conditioning
  12. 14
    tocopherol ↗Antioxidant · Masking · Skin conditioning
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    ceramide np ↗Ceramide / barrier lipid · Hair conditioning · Skin conditioning
  14. 17
    bisabolol ↗Emollient · Anti-inflammatory · Masking · Skin conditioning · Soothing
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    tocopheryl acetate ↗Antioxidant · Skin conditioning
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    butylene glycol ↗Humectant · Masking · Skin conditioning · Viscosity controlling · Solvent
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    cetyl palmitate ↗Emollient · Masking · Skin conditioning
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    trideceth-6 phosphate ↗Emulsifying · Surfactant
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    sodium hydroxide ↗Buffering · Denaturant
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    dicaprylyl ether ↗Emollient · Skin conditioning · Solvent
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    lauryl alcohol ↗Emollient · Emulsifying · Emulsion stabilising · Viscosity controlling
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    dextran ↗Binding · Viscosity controlling
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    disodium edta ↗Chelating · Viscosity controlling
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    phenoxyethanol ↗Preservative
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    ethylhexylglycerin ↗Deodorant · Skin conditioning

Formula provenance

Retailer source · united-states

Recorded Aug 11, 2026

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