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Is Tocopheryl Retinoate vegan?

Tocopheryl Retinoate

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An ester formed from tocopherol (vitamin E) and retinoic acid, used in cosmetics for its purported antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.

Also known as Tocopheryl Retinoate is the ester of Tocopheryl (q.v.) and Retinoic Acid (q.v.)
INCI name Tocopheryl Retinoate
CAS number 40516-49-2
CosIng ID 59778
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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