Daytime Fytó Retinol Serum

Ikaria Beauty

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About this product

The Ikaria Beauty Daytime Fytó Retinol Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 45 ingredients (28 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Serums, Essence, Ampoules
Ingredients
45
Low-risk
28
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
Greece

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 9/11
Good for dry skin
Glyceryl Caprylate Linoleic Acid Cedrol Squalane Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Allyl Caproate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Lecithin
Caution for dry skin
Glyceryl Caprylate Linoleic Acid Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract Xanthan Gum Glycerin Terpineol Allyl Caproate Alcohol Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Hydroxide Lecithin
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 4/1
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract Allyl Caproate Alcohol Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Caution for oily/acne-prone skin
Cedrol
Sensitive Skin 3/15
Good for sensitive skin
Glycerin Triethyl Citrate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Caution for sensitive skin
Linoleic Acid Benzyl Acetate Cedrol Sodium Citrate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Terpineol Triethyl Citrate Citric Acid Allyl Caproate Alcohol Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Benzyl Salicylate Citral Geraniol

Ingredients list

45 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (7)
All45 Skin Conditioning31 Fragrance15 Masking13 Emollient8 Perfuming8 Solvent7 Hair Conditioning5 Emulsion Stabilising5
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
Bakuchiol
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial)
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
(Abrasive)
1
A
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning)
1
Plankton Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
(Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling)
Glycine Soja Sterols
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
1
A
Pullulan
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Binding)
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
1
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
(Chelating Agent)
1
B
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
1
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning)
1
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
1
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Punica Granatum Juice Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Linoleic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Linoleic Acid., Antistatic Agent, Emollient)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
2
3
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient)
3
B
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
(Chelating Agent)
1
A
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Triethyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Antioxidant, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent)
2
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
7
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
7
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic)
Allergens
Allergens
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
1
Cedrol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Masking)
2
Allyl Caproate
(Cosmetic Astringent, Fragrance, Emollient, Masking)
1
Benzyl Acetate
(Masking, Perfuming, Solvent)
1
Terpineol
(Denaturant, Masking, Perfuming, Solvent)
Salvia Sclarea Oil
(Fragrance, Tonic)
Dimethylheptenal
(Perfuming)
Ribes Nigrum Bud Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
7
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic)

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Bakuchiol
Encourages gentle skin renewal and boosts firmness.
Exfoliators
Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.

Concerns

Contains eu allergen
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Benzyl Salicylate — higher EWG
Geraniol — higher EWG
Citral — higher EWG
May not suit dry skin
May not suit sensitive skin

EWG flags hazard, not real-world risk — ratings don't account for how much of an ingredient a product contains. Treat these as things to research, not verdicts. How we score →

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Masking
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientMaskingPerfumingSkin conditioningSolvent
Bakuchiol
Cosmetic biocide, Antimicrobial
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Cosmetic biocideAntimicrobial
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientHair conditioningRefattingSkin conditioning
Plankton Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
Skin conditioning, Skin conditioning emollient
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioningSkin conditioning emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Binding, Emulsion stabilising
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A BindingEmulsion stabilisingPerfumingSkin conditioningViscosity controlling
Glycine Soja Sterols
Skin conditioning, Skin conditioning emollient
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioningSkin conditioning emollient
Pullulan
Binding agent, Film forming
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentFilm formingBinding
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragranceSkin conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Chelating agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Chelating agent
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragranceSkin conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioning
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 AstringentHair conditioningSkin conditioning
+ 22 more — see the full ingredients list above
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B AntimicrobialAntioxidantAstringentEmollientHumectantMaskingOral care agentSkin conditioningSkin protectingTonicUv absorber Good for Oily Skin
Linoleic Acid
Fragrance, Hair conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 FragranceHair conditioningSkin conditioningSufactantsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of linoleic acid.Antistatic agentEmollient Fungal-acne trigger
Citric Acid
Chelating agent, Fragrance
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Chelating agentFragrancePh adjusterBuffering agentMasking Bad for Sensitive Skin
Alcohol
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial
Causes moisture evaporation - prone to dry out skinRead moreShow less
EWG 2 Antifoaming agentAntimicrobialAstringentMaskingSolventViscosity controlling Bad for Dry SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Benzyl Salicylate
Fragrance, Uv absorber
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 FragranceUv absorberMasking Allergens
Geraniol
Fragrance, Masking
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 FragranceMaskingTonic Allergens
Citral
Flavoring agent, Fragrance
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 Flavoring agentFragranceMasking Allergens

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply after toner and before moisturiser — thinnest to thickest.
  • 2 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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