r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream

retinol serum · 50 ml · Skincare

Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 29-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and retinoids. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream

Hyaluronic acid
A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Retinoids
Vitamin A forms that speed cell turnover for lines, texture and breakouts.
Vitamin C
An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

29 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
3Heptyl Undecylenate
4Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
5MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a small, colorless liquid that attracts water, helps keep formulas…
6Polylactic Acid
7Cetearyl Olivate
8Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
9Cetearyl Isononanoate
10Distarch Phosphate
11Tocopheryl AcetateTocopheryl Acetate is a stable form of vitamin E. Its main job is to act as an…
12Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
13Hydrogenated Polydecene
14Retinyl Retinoate
15GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
16Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
17Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
18Cholesteryl Nonanoate
19Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
20HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
21Canola Oil
22Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
23Phenylpropanol
24Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract
253-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
26Sodium MetabisulfiteSodium Metabisulfite is a white powder salt that dissolves in water and works mainly as…
27BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
28Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
29Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…

Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/r-retinoate, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream fragrance-free?

Yes. Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Medik8 r-Retinoate Day & Night Cream good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Retinoids and Vitamin C.