AvoidDrunk Elephant
A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Contains retinol — a vitamin A retinoid.
SwapBakuchiol
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Retinol 1% in Squalane
Contains retinol, straight-up.
SwapBakuchiol
AvoidMedik8
Crystal Retinal
Contains retinaldehyde — a potent retinoid.
SwapBakuchiol
AvoidCeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Encapsulated retinol — still a retinoid.
SwapNiacinamide
AvoidDifferin
Adapalene Gel 0.1%
Contains adapalene — a topical retinoid.
SwapAzelaic acid
AvoidSunday Riley
Luna Sleeping Night Oil
Built on trans-retinol ester.
SwapBakuchiol oil
Use cautionPaula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA
Leave-on salicylic acid — keep it low & occasional.
SwapAzelaic acid
Use cautionThe Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA Peel
High-strength glycolic + salicylic peel.
SwapAzelaic acid
Use cautionPixi
Glow Tonic
5% glycolic acid toner — AHAs are minimally absorbed, but go gentle.
SwapLactic acid, low %
SafeThe Ordinary
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc
Niacinamide — a pregnancy-friendly hero.
KeepGreat as-is
SafeLa Roche-Posay
Hyalu B5 Serum
Hyaluronic acid + B5 — hydration, no actives to worry about.
KeepGreat as-is
SafeCeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
Ceramides + niacinamide — barrier basics, bump-safe.
KeepGreat as-is
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Try Doola Scan — freeCategories are an ingredient-led, precautionary read of the displayed formulations reviewed on 15 August 2026. Formulas can change, so check the current label. Not medical advice.
One retinoid.
A dozen names on the label.
The active you're avoiding is rarely spelled the way the brand markets it — retinoids alone wear a dozen scientific, Latin and trade names, and formulas quietly rotate between them. Read one, miss the rest. A scan reads every line — then hands you the bump-safe swap.
Retinol & retinoids
retinal · retinyl palmitate · adapalene · tretinoin · HPR
Safer swapBakuchiol — plant-based, retinol-like smoothing
Hydroquinone
the dark-spot brightener with the highest skin absorption
Safer swapVitamin C or azelaic acid
High-strength acid peels
30%+ glycolic · leave-on 2% salicylic
Safer swapAzelaic acid, or an occasional rinse-off low-% acid
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