
Retinol Boost Serum 30ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Cellulose
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- Ascorbyl Glucoside Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
- Retinol Cell turnover & anti-ageing Sensitive skin caution
- Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
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- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Laureth-7 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
- Polyacrylamide Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
- Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
- Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
- BHT Antioxidant preservative All skin types
- Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
- Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
- Parfum Scent additive Potential irritant
Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
Is Neutrogena Retinol Boost Serum fragrance-free?
No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 25th of 25 ingredients.
Does Neutrogena Retinol Boost Serum contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.
Is Neutrogena Retinol Boost Serum safe for fungal acne?
None of the ingredients usually flagged for fungal acne are listed: fatty acids with 11–24 carbons and their esters, polysorbates, plant oils and butters, or ferments. 3 of its ingredients aren't in our glossary yet, so check those yourself. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.
Is Neutrogena Retinol Boost Serum suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains fragrance and retinol, which often irritates at first, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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