Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol

Name: Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol
Brand: Mother Science

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Overall score8.2

Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol scores 8.2/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Dimethyl Isosorbide

Draws in moisture

#3Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Softens and smooths

#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Coconut-derived emollient

Score breakdown

Overall

8.2

Hydration Efficacy7.8

Irritation Risk9.5

Active Ingredient Strength6.4

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: June 2026

What makes Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol stand out

Mother Science Retinol Synergist Anti-Aging Treatment Serum with Malassezin + 0.3% Encapsulated Retinol is an excellent serum with an overall score of 8.2/9.8. Positioned in the luxury bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (7.8) and low irritation risk (9.5).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

Key ingredients

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Dimethyl Isosorbide
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Full ingredient list

29 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua/Water/Eau #2Dimethyl Isosorbide #3Dicaprylyl Carbonate #4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride #5Glycerin #6Cetearyl Alcohol #72-Hexanediol #8Cetearyl Olivate #9

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Softens and smooths — #4 in the INCI list

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Glycerin

Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list

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Cetearyl Alcohol

Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list

Sorbitan Olivate