RETINYL PALMITATE is graded D** (High Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under Sephora Clean (Prohibited).
RETINYL PALMITATE
Vitamin A Palmitate
Safety grade: D**
Vitamin A Palmitate is a stable form of vitamin A that's created by combining vitamin A with palmitic acid. It's a gentle version of vitamin A that helps improve skin texture and appearance without being too irritating.
This ingredient conditions and nourishes the skin by promoting a smoother, more even complexion and helping to maintain healthy-looking skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- Health Canada — Restricted
- Sephora Clean — Prohibited
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: June 7, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A