Retinoid Face Oil Powerful Retinoil
The Instytutum Retinoid Face Oil Powerful Retinoil is a facial oil. Our analysis of its 38 ingredients (11 low-risk) rates it Excellent (81/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
The Instytutum Retinoid Face Oil Powerful Retinoil is a facial oil. Our analysis of its 38 ingredients (11 low-risk) rates it Excellent (81/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
5/1
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
1/0
Sensitive Skin
2/15
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
9
|
A
|
Retinol
(Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
1
|
|
Algae Extract
(Fragrance, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bakuchiol
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Raspberry Ketone
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dimethyl Isosorbide
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Bisabolol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
3
|
|
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
(Masking, Perfuming) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
oenothera biennis oil
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
Benzyl Benzoate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
4
|
|
Farnesol
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent, Soothing) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Eugenol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Isoeugenol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbyl Palmitate
(Antioxidant, Masking) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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How to use
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Trust & honesty
Contains ingredients some choose to avoid or double-check while pregnant or nursing.
Topical retinoids (retinol, retinaldehyde, retinyl esters) are widely advised against in pregnancy as a precaution. The strongest evidence is for ORAL retinoids; topical absorption is low, but most clinicians err on the side of caution.
This is general information, not medical advice. Pregnancy guidance varies and depends on concentration and your individual situation — always check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist. How we flag this.
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
Most studied between 0.1% and 1%. Higher is not automatically better — irritation climbs with dose, so a well-formulated lower strength is often the sweet spot.
Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
L-ascorbic acid is usually used at 5–20% (around 10–15% is common). Above ~20% adds little and tends to irritate more; it also needs a low pH to work.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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