Starter Dual Retinol Serum

retinol serum · 30 ml · Skincare

The Inkey List Starter Dual Retinol Serum is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 39-ingredient list, with glycerin, retinoids and squalane. 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 Starter Dual Retinol Serum

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Retinoids
Vitamin A forms that speed cell turnover for lines, texture and breakouts.
Squalane
A light, skin-compatible emollient.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

11% Granactive Retinoid Pro
20.01% Retinal
30,2% Symrelief 100
4WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
7PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
8Candelilla/ Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
9Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
10Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
11Cyclodextrin
12Glyceryl Behenate
13PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
14Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
15Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
16Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
17SqualaneSqualane is a light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and helps it hold moisture.…
18Phospholipids
19Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
20BisabololBisabolol is a mild, plant-based ingredient that softens skin and soothes the feel of a…
21Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
22Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
23EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
24Sodium PhytateA plant-derived salt that acts as a chelating agent, grabbing onto metal ions like…
25Glucosylrutin
26Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
27Caprylic/ Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
28Glycolipids
29Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
30Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
31Polysorbate 80A gentle, water-loving emulsifier made from a sorbitol-based sugar alcohol and oleic…
32Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
33Retinal
34Sucrose Laurate
35TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
36Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
371,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
38HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
39Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/5061087560738, 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 The Inkey List Starter Dual Retinol Serum fragrance-free?

Yes. The Inkey List Starter Dual Retinol Serum lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does The Inkey List Starter Dual Retinol Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is The Inkey List Starter Dual Retinol Serum 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: Glycerin, Retinoids, Squalane and Vitamin E.