Seoul Edition Retinol 0.1% Bakuchiol Cica Serum
The Mary & May Seoul Edition Retinol 0.1% Bakuchiol Cica Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 68 ingredients (57 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Vinyldimethicone
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycolipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Bisabolol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Stearate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyisobutene
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
(Sufactant, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bakuchiol
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
9
|
A
|
Retinol
(Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Cocoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
(Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglutamic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
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
|
|
1
|
|
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol
(Uv Absorber) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Oleic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Oleic Acid., Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
SANTALUM ALBUM OIL
(Fragrance) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide NS
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosphingosine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide AS
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide AP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
CENTELLA ASIATICA ROOT EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium DNA
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide EOP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Copper Tripeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Asiatic Acid
(Skin Conditioning, Stabilising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Asiaticoside
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Madecassic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Madecassoside
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
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