What it does
Independent research is more limited than for retinol and retinal; it should not automatically be considered superior or equivalent.
Retinoids
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate.
A cosmetic retinoid found in formulas aiming to balance activity and tolerance.
- INCI name
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
- Function
- A retinoid derivative used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
- Information level
- Emerging evidence
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
Who may benefit
Evening routines, introduced gradually.
Compatibility
Barrier-supporting ingredients and SPF 50.
Precautions
Follow retinoid precautions and do not interpret a complex's trade name as the percentage of pure HPR.
How to use it
Evening.
Concentrations
The percentage cannot be inferred from INCI order. WAI LAB shows it only when stated by a verifiable source.
HOW TO READ IT
What it means in the INCI list?
In the European Union, ingredients above 1% are listed in descending order by weight; below 1%, they may appear in any order. Their position therefore cannot be used to calculate an exact percentage.
Its position helps you understand the formula, but does not on its own establish effectiveness or an exact percentage.
SOURCES
Where the information comes from.
WAI LAB distinguishes cosmetic function, regulatory context and scientific literature. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO CHOOSING
Products with Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate.
12 catalogue products list a recognised form of this ingredient in their INCI.
12 resultsVerified profiles with declared concentrations appear first.
