Advanced Retinoid 2%

The Ordinary

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3.6

Advanced Retinoid 2%

The Ordinary

Face Skincare • Treatments • Serums, Essence, Ampoules

3.6

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Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

Low Risk
Moderate Risk
High Risk
Unknown

84%

CIR Findings Breakdown

A - Safe as Used
B - Safe with Qualifications
C - Unsafe
Unknown

48%

19%

32%

EWG	CIR	Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions	Notes
1	A	Glyceryl Stearate (Emollient,Emulsifying)	Fungal Acne Trigger
1	A	Dehydroacetic Acid (Preservative)
1		Dimethyl Isosorbide (Solvent,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Decreasing Agent)
1	A	Disodium EDTA (Viscosity Controlling,Chelating Agent)
1	A	Cetearyl Alcohol (Emollient,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Emulsifying,Opacifying,Foam Boosting,Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous)	Comedogenic Rating (2)
1	B	Cetearyl Isononanoate (Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Hair Conditioning)
1	B	Cetyl Palmitate (Skin Conditioning,Masking,Emollient,Fragrance)	Fungal Acne Trigger
1		Sucrose Laurate (Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Surfactant,Emulsifying)	Fungal Acne Trigger
1		Ethyl Linoleate (Skin Conditioning,Perfuming,Emollient,Fragrance)	Fungal Acne Trigger
1	A	Ethylhexylglycerin (Skin Conditioning,Deodorant)
1		Inulin Lauryl Carbamate (Surfactant,Emulsion Stabilising)
1	A	Xanthan Gum (Skin Conditioning,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Binding Agent,Binding,Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent,Gel Forming)
1		Water (Solvent)
1		Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan)
1	A	Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Solvent,Skin Conditioning,Masking,Perfuming,Emollient)
2	A	Glycerin (Solvent,Perfuming,Fragrance,Humectant,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Hair Conditioning,Skin Protecting,Denaturant)	Good for Dry Skin
1		Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate (Chelating Agent)
1	A	Potassium Citrate (Chelating Agent,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
1		Propanediol (Solvent,Viscosity Controlling,Viscosity Decreasing Agent)
2	A	Chlorphenesin (Antimicrobial,Cosmetic Biocide,Preservative)
3	B	Behentrimonium Chloride (Antistatic Agent,Hair Conditioning,Preservative)
3	A	Benzoic Acid (Masking,Fragrance,Bulking Agent,Ph Adjuster,Preservative)	Bad for Sensitive Skin
3	B	Ceteareth-20 (Surfactant,Emulsifying,Cleansing)	Comedogenic Rating (2)
3	A	Acacia Senegal Gum (Masking,Fragrance,Film Forming,Adhesive)
3	B	Polysorbate 20 (Surfactant,Emulsifying)	Fungal Acne Trigger
4	A	Phenoxyethanol (Fragrance,Preservative)
9	A	Retinol (Skin Conditioning)	Acne-Fighting Brightening Anti-Aging Bad for Sensitive Skin
3 7	B	Ceteareth-12 (Surfactant,Emulsifying)
		Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract (Skin Conditioning)
		Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (Skin Conditioning)
1	A	Alpha-Bisabolol	Brightening Promotes Wound Healing