The INKEY List Blemish Clearing Moisturizer 2% NovoRetin

Ingredients

The INKEY List Blemish Clearing Moisturizer 2% NovoRetin is a high-potency overnight treatment designed for oily and acne-prone skin.
It is formulated with a "triple-threat" combination of active
ingredients to reduce breakouts, smooth texture, and even skin tone.Key Active IngredientsThe formula centers on four primary actives:

2% NovoRetin™:
A plant-based retinoid technology derived from mastic resin that boosts
naturally occurring retinoic acid to smooth uneven texture and refine
pores.
3% Sulfur: An FDA-recognized mineral that absorbs excess oil and visibly reduces the number of acne blemishes.
5% STAY-C®50:
A stable form of Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) that brightens
skin and helps even out the appearance of post-blemish marks.
0.2% Retinol: A low-dose retinoid that works alongside NovoRetin to exfoliate and resurface the skin's texture.

Full Ingredient List (2025)As of early 2025, the full ingredient list is as follows:

Water (Aqua, Eau)
Glycerin
Octyldodecanol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Sulfur
Arachidyl Alcohol
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Squalane
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Behenyl Alcohol
Acacia Senegal Gum
Arachidyl Glucoside
Phenoxyethanol
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Panthenol
Xanthan Gum
Benzyl Alcohol
Citric Acid
Retinol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Pentylene Glycol
Sodium Metabisulfite
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum
Dehydroacetic Acid
Lecithin
Glucose
Tocopherol
Glyceryl Caprylate

Usage and Precautions

PM Only: Use only as part of your evening routine after cleansing and hydrating.
Gradual Introduction: Start by using twice a week, non-consecutively, to allow your skin to adapt before gradually increasing to nightly use.
Avoid Mixing: Do not use in the same routine as other retinol, AHA, BHA, PHA, or benzoyl peroxide products.
Scent: Many users note a strong, distinct sulfur scent, often compared to matches or perms.
Pregnancy: This product is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Shipping & Return

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The INKEY List Blemish Clearing Moisturizer 2% NovoRetin

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Show breakouts the door with the Blemish Clearing Moisturizer 2% NovoRetin (50ml), a treatment-meets-cream made to address and comfort unbalanced skin.

Powered by 2% NovoRetin (a plant-based alternative to retinol), this powerhouse ingredient helps to defend against breakouts and is originally derived from mastic, an aromatic resin that comes from a tree grown on the Greek island of Chios. The best part? This formula is ideal for anyone who wants to ease retinol into their routine with a skin-soothing approach. What's more, a blend of deeply nourishing emollients and vitamins (think: squalane and panthenol) team up to unlock a hydrated, healthier-looking complexion. Apply it before bed and give beauty sleep a whole new meaning...

How to use

Patch test first. Use PM only. On cleansed skin apply a pea-sized amount to face and neck. Start using this product twice a week and increase to every night once your skin is used to it. Do not use any other retinol-based products in the same routine.

Size: 50 ml

50 ml

Ingredients

2% NovoRetin™:
A plant-based retinoid technology derived from mastic resin that boosts
naturally occurring retinoic acid to smooth uneven texture and refine
pores.
3% Sulfur: An FDA-recognized mineral that absorbs excess oil and visibly reduces the number of acne blemishes.
5% STAY-C®50:
A stable form of Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) that brightens
skin and helps even out the appearance of post-blemish marks.
0.2% Retinol: A low-dose retinoid that works alongside NovoRetin to exfoliate and resurface the skin's texture.

Full Ingredient List (2025)As of early 2025, the full ingredient list is as follows:

Water (Aqua, Eau)
Glycerin
Octyldodecanol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Sulfur
Arachidyl Alcohol
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Squalane
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Behenyl Alcohol
Acacia Senegal Gum
Arachidyl Glucoside
Phenoxyethanol
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Panthenol
Xanthan Gum
Benzyl Alcohol
Citric Acid
Retinol
Sodium Hyaluronate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Pentylene Glycol
Sodium Metabisulfite
Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum
Dehydroacetic Acid
Lecithin
Glucose
Tocopherol
Glyceryl Caprylate

Usage and Precautions

PM Only: Use only as part of your evening routine after cleansing and hydrating.
Gradual Introduction: Start by using twice a week, non-consecutively, to allow your skin to adapt before gradually increasing to nightly use.
Avoid Mixing: Do not use in the same routine as other retinol, AHA, BHA, PHA, or benzoyl peroxide products.
Scent: Many users note a strong, distinct sulfur scent, often compared to matches or perms.
Pregnancy: This product is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Shipping & Return

HOW TO USE