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Antioxidant

TOCOPHERYL RETINOATE

CAS 40516-49-2 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ester linking vitamin E with retinoic acid — delivers slow-release retinoid plus antioxidant benefits with less irritation than free retinoic acid. Standard retinoid pregnancy caution applies.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant protection
  • Slow-release retinoid activity
  • Anti-aging support
  • Improved stability over free retinoic acid

Known concerns

  • Retinoid-class irritation / photosensitivity
  • Pregnancy caution
  • Limited stand-alone human data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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