Retinal-C & EGF Serum
The Lovinah Retinal-C & EGF Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 55 ingredients (41 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone and dry skin.
The Lovinah Retinal-C & EGF Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 55 ingredients (41 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100). 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
6/6
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
1/0
Sensitive Skin
5/11
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Olea Europaea Leaf Cell Extract
(Flavouring, Skin Protecting) |
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Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower water
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
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|
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Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
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1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
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1
|
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Dimethyl Isosorbide
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
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Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
A
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Lysolecithin
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
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2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
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Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
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1
|
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Lactobacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
A
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Inulin
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
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Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
|
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Nephelium Lappaceum Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Levulinate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
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Sodium Anisate
(Antimicrobial, Flavoring Agent) |
|
|
1
|
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Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Cyclodextrin
(Absorbent, Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
5
6
|
|
Retinal
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
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|
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Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
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Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
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Tranexamic Acid
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
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4-Butylresorcinol
(Antioxidant) |
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Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
(Skin Conditioning) |
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Acetyl Zingerone
(Antioxidant, Chelating, Skin Protecting) |
|
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1
|
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Bakuchiol
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
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Bidens Pilosa Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
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1
|
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Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
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2
|
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Thioctic Acid
(Antioxidant) |
|
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1
|
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Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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sh-Oligopeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Lysine HCL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Alanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Histidine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Reducing) |
|
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1
|
A
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Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
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1
|
A
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Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Proline
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Threonine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Valine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Leucine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glycine
(Buffering Agent, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Isoleucine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phenylalanine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Taurine
(Fragrance, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
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Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
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Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
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1
|
A
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Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
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1
|
A
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Pullulan
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Binding) |
|
|
3
|
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Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
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.
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinal
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 Tetraisopalmitate
Most research uses 2–5%; some formulas go to 10%. Very high levels can cause flushing in sensitive skin.
Niacinamide
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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