Retinyl acetate

Retinyl acetate

INCI RETINYL ACETATEEC number 204-844-2Role Skin conditioning

RETINYL ACETATE (INCI: RETINYL ACETATE) is an ingredient of plant or synthetic origin. It is used as a skin care agent.

Skin conditioningRestricted use
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Skin conditioning — Keeps the skin in good condition and protects it; improves its comfort.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMTPermitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max (a) 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) (b) 0,3 % RE in (a) Body lotion (b) other leave-on and rinse-off products — For any cosmetic product containing Retinol, Retinyl Acetate or Retinyl Palmitate the following, labelling is obligatory: ‘Contains Vitamin A. Consider your daily intake before use’. — From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 May 2027 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Products

Products containing it

Statistics

In Lou’s database

9
products listed
Most frequent categoriesAnti-aging · Eye contour · Hydration · Serums
Most frequent brandsFilorga
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