Retinol Complex Serum

retinol serum · 1 fl oz · Skincare

Naturium Retinol Complex Serum is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 27-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 Retinol Complex Serum

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.
Bakuchiol
A plant-derived retinol alternative.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
3Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
4Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Fruit Water
5Retinol
6GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
7Bakuchiol
8Bidens Pilosa Extract
9Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
10Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone Extract
11Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
12TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
13Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
14Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
15Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax
16PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
17CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
18Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
19Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
20Disodium CocoamphodiacetateA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil and dirt and creates a gentle…
21Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
22Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
23Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
24Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
25Glyceryl Polyacrylate
261,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
27Ethyl Ferulate

Source: Naturium product page, naturium.com/products/retinol-complex-serum, 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 Naturium Retinol Complex Serum fragrance-free?

Yes. Naturium Retinol Complex Serum lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Naturium Retinol Complex Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Naturium Retinol Complex 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: Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin, Retinoids and Bakuchiol.