Innisfree
Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule
A antioxidant-rich ampoule by Innisfree — featuring Niacinamide (reduces redness) and Adenosine (helps smooth fine lines).
35 of 35 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Actives combined with exfoliation
This formula pairs active ingredients with exfoliation. Introduce gradually and watch for sensitivity.
1 potential ingredient conflict
Retinol + Salicylic Acid.
Barrier-support ingredients present
Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine help reinforce the skin barrier.
Category breakdown
Antioxidant · 6Emollient · 5Soothing · 5Solvent / vehicle · 4Humectant · 4Active · 4Barrier support · 3Other · 1Surfactant · 1Preservative · 1Exfoliant · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Glycerin + Hyaluronic AcidGlycerin + Ceramide NPNiacinamide + Hyaluronic AcidNiacinamide + RetinolHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil + TocopherolCholesterol + Ceramide NPDaucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Extract + TocopherolDaucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Extract + NiacinamideAdenosine + NiacinamideAdenosine + Hyaluronic AcidCamellia Sinensis Seed Extract + NiacinamideCamellia Sinensis Seed Extract + TocopherolAsiatic Acid + Madecassic AcidAsiatic Acid + AsiaticosideRetinol + Ceramide NPRetinol + Hyaluronic AcidCeramide NP + NiacinamideBeta-Glucan + Hyaluronic AcidBeta-Glucan + NiacinamideBeta-Carotene + Tocopherol
Potential conflicts
Retinol + Salicylic Acid
Full ingredient breakdown
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
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A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.
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A key barrier lipid that works synergistically with ceramides.
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A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
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Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
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The stable ester form of vitamin E that converts to active tocopherol in skin; a common, shelf-stable antioxidant.
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Extract from carrot root, rich in carotenoids (beta-carotene), vitamins, and antioxidants. Used for its antioxidant properties and contribution to a healthy skin tone.
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A nucleoside used at low concentrations to help smooth the look of fine lines; a common K-beauty anti-aging active.
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A purified triterpene saponin from centella (Centella Asiatica). One of the key 'cica' actives, used for its calming and skin-repair properties.
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A triterpenoid component of Centella asiatica known for soothing and barrier-supporting effects.
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Extract from the seeds of Camellia sinensis (green tea). Distinct from leaf extract — seeds contain a different polyphenol and fatty acid profile, offering antioxidant and emollient properties.
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A centella-derived triterpene active in the 'madecassic/asiatic' family, valued for soothing and barrier-supporting effects.
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A vitamin A derivative that accelerates cell turnover.
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The stearyl ester of glycyrrhetinic acid (from licorice root), used in cosmetics as a skin-soothing and conditioning agent with anti-inflammatory properties.
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A humectant that can hold many times its weight in water.
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A sugar alcohol derived from mannitose used as a humectant in cosmetics to attract water and improve skin hydration.
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A skin-identical lipid that rebuilds the barrier.
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A polysaccharide humectant that hydrates and calms; often compared to hyaluronic acid.
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A carotenoid pigment found in carrots, algae, and other plants. Functions as an antioxidant and as provitamin A (converts to retinol in the body). In skincare, also used as a colorant and antioxidant booster.
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A precursor lipid that supports barrier function and has soothing properties.
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A synthetic phenolic antioxidant that prevents oxidation of oils and fats in cosmetic formulas, used at very low concentrations.
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An oil-soluble BHA that exfoliates inside the pore.
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A synthetic signaling tetrapeptide that upregulates syndecan-1 and Collagen XVII expression in keratinocytes, supporting skin barrier cohesion and firmness.