retinoid
Ester form of vitamin A — two enzymatic conversions from retinoic acid. Very stable in formulations but low bioconversion means significantly weaker activity. Best suited for retinoid-naive or sensitive skin.
| Concern | Strength | Studies | What the research says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine lines & wrinkles | Relevant | 2 | Retinyl palmitate has a significantly weaker evidence base than retinol or retinaldehyde. The Green 1998 study of retinyl propionate and scattered retinyl palmitate combination studies provide the main published data.… |
No known conflicts — Retinyl Palmitate isn’t flagged against any concern or skin condition.
Strength reflects the ingredient’s effect on each concern; study counts match research whose findings relate to that concern.
Retinyl Palmitate is a retinoid backed by early but promising evidence (evidence tier 3 of 4). We track 3 studies for it, 3 reporting a positive effect. It is typically effective at 0.5–2% in a formulation.
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 1998 · observational
Clinical study: A clinicopathological study of the effects of topical retinyl propionate cream in skin photoageing.
Pharmaceutics · 2020 · in vitro
Transfersome-encapsulated retinyl palmitate delivered about 63% of the active to the epidermis versus roughly 2% from a free solution and accumulated ~26% in the stratum corneum; retinyl palmitate was undetectable in the receptor medium after 24 h, indicating negligible systemic permeation.
Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2023 · animal · n=25
In UVB-photoaged mice (with HaCaT-cell support), retinyl palmitate dose-dependently reduced wrinkles and erythema, restored collagen fiber density, downregulated IL-6, IL-1beta and TNF-alpha while upregulating type-I collagen, acting via MAPK and ErbB signaling pathways.
In 363 products — most often moisturizers (126), serums (125), sunscreens (48), from $7.62 to $550.45. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.
Pixi
Glow Tonic Serum Exfoliating Radiance Serum
Serum
$24.0029.9ml · $0.80/ml
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Pixi
Glow Tonic Serum Exfoliating Radiance Serum
Serum
$24.0029.9ml · $0.80/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Glow Tonic Serum Exfoliating Radiance Serum is a retinoid treatment by Pixi. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Polysorbate 20.
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Redefine Intensive Renewing Serum With Retinal
Serum
$100.00
Ideal for
RODAN + FIELDS
Redefine Intensive Renewing Serum With Retinal
Serum
$100.00
Ideal for
Redefine Intensive Renewing Serum With Retinal is a retinoid treatment by RODAN + FIELDS. Key ingredients include Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
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Set up your skin profileParticle for Men
Moisturizer
$59.0050ml · $1.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol and Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance and Lactic Acid); Melasma (Fragrance)
Particle for Men
Moisturizer
$59.0050ml · $1.18/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol and Shea Butter); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance and Lactic Acid); Melasma (Fragrance)
Particle Neck Cream For Men is a retinoid treatment by Particle for Men. Key ingredients include Water, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol.
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Set up your skin profileJack Black
Double Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 - 3.3 oz
Sunscreen
$32.0097.6ml · $0.33/ml
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Lavender Oil)
Jack Black
Double Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 - 3.3 oz
Sunscreen
$32.0097.6ml · $0.33/ml
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Rosacea (Lavender Oil)
Double Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 - 3.3 oz is a sunscreen by Jack Black. Key ingredients include Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Water.
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Redefine Overnight Reparative + Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer
$85.0029.6ml · $2.87/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
RODAN + FIELDS
Redefine Overnight Reparative + Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer
$85.0029.6ml · $2.87/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cetearyl Alcohol); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Redefine Overnight Reparative + Moisturizing Lotion is a retinoid treatment by RODAN + FIELDS. Key ingredients include Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin.
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Set up your skin profileSand and Sky
Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
Mask
$39.0062.1ml · $0.63/ml
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Lactic Acid); Rosacea (Lactic Acid and Limonene); Psoriasis (Lactic Acid)
Sand and Sky
Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask
Mask
$39.0062.1ml · $0.63/ml
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema (Lactic Acid); Rosacea (Lactic Acid and Limonene); Psoriasis (Lactic Acid)
Australian Pink Clay Porefining Face Mask is a mask by Sand and Sky. Key ingredients include Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Retinyl Palmitate.
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Set up your skin profileProactiv
Moisturizer
$36.0088.7ml · $0.41/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Ethylhexyl Palmitate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Proactiv
Moisturizer
$36.0088.7ml · $0.41/ml
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Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Ethylhexyl Palmitate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Green Tea Moisturizer is a retinoid treatment by Proactiv. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol.
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Tarte Amazonian Clay Bb Tinted Moisturizer Spf 20
tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Sunscreen
$42.00
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Palmitic Acid)
Tarte Amazonian Clay Bb Tinted Moisturizer Spf 20
tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Sunscreen
$42.00
Ideal for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Palmitic Acid)
tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 is a sunscreen by Tarte Amazonian Clay Bb Tinted Moisturizer Spf 20. Key ingredients include Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Water.
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Luna Daily
Luna Daily The Everything Oil 30ml
Serum
$30.4830ml · $1.02/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Luna Daily
Luna Daily The Everything Oil 30ml
Serum
$30.4830ml · $1.02/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance); Psoriasis (Fragrance); Melasma (Fragrance)
Luna Daily The Everything Oil 30ml is a retinoid treatment by Luna Daily. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil.
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ESPA
ESPA Overnight Hydration Therapy Cream 55ml
Moisturizer – for Dryness, Fine lines & wrinkles
$52.0755ml · $0.95/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol and Ethylhexyl Palmitate); Rosacea (Linalool, Eucalyptus Oil, Limonene and Lavender Oil)
ESPA
ESPA Overnight Hydration Therapy Cream 55ml
Moisturizer – for Dryness, Fine lines & wrinkles
$52.0755ml · $0.95/ml
Ideal for
Not recommended for
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol and Ethylhexyl Palmitate); Rosacea (Linalool, Eucalyptus Oil, Limonene and Lavender Oil)
ESPA Overnight Hydration Therapy Cream 55ml is a retinoid treatment by ESPA. Key ingredients include Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol.
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Set up your skin profileEducational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.