This advanced formulation combines Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride to provide a multi-functional skincare active that both brightens the complexion and defends against photoaging. It delivers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and barrier-supporting benefits, making it suitable for sensitive skin while maintaining high efficacy.
Presented as a yellow transparent liquid, this ingredient complex is soluble in both oil and alcohol, offering versatile formulation options for serums, creams, and other oil- or alcohol-based skincare products. With a recommended usage of up to 2.0%, it provides effective skin brightening and anti-aging performance while remaining gentle and stable.
Retinoid Well-Aging System — ZLEY®HPRELM
| INCI: | Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride |
| Properties: | Brightens and defends against photoageing. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and barrier-supporting. Gentle, stable, and effective. |
| Appearance: | Yellow transparent liquid |
| Recommended dosage: | NMT2.0% |
| Solubility: | Soluble in oil, soluble in alcohol |
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What is hydroxypinacolone retinoate?
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a next-generation retinoid and an ester of retinoic acid. It is designed for cosmetic use to deliver vitamin A benefits with improved stability and skin compatibility compared to traditional retinol.
What is hydroxypinacolone retinoate used for?
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is commonly used in anti-aging and skin-renewal formulations. It helps improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven skin tone, texture, and overall skin clarity.
How is hydroxypinacolone retinoate different from retinol?
Unlike retinol, hydroxypinacolone retinoate does not require multiple conversion steps in the skin. It can interact more directly with retinoid receptors, allowing effective performance with potentially reduced irritation.
Is hydroxypinacolone retinoate suitable for sensitive skin?
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is generally considered milder than traditional retinol and is often used in formulations designed for better skin tolerance. Individual sensitivity may vary, and patch testing is recommended.
Is hydroxypinacolone retinoate safe for cosmetic use?
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is approved for cosmetic use in many regions when formulated within recommended concentration limits and in compliance with cosmetic regulations.
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate
HPR
Hydroxypinacolone retinoic acid ester
Retinoic acid ester derivative
Vitamin A ester
ZLEY®HPRELM at a glance
ZLEY®HPRELM is supplied for well-aging and repairing formulation development. Brightens and defends against photoageing. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and barrier-supporting. Gentle, stable, and effective.
- INCI
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- CAS
- Not publicly specified — confirm against the current SDS/TDS
- Content / purity
- Grade-specific; confirm the current TDS specification and batch COA
- Appearance
- Yellow transparent liquid
- Recommended dosage
- NMT2.0%
- Solubility
- Soluble in oil, soluble in alcohol
Formulation and purchasing details View 10 additional specifications
- Addition phase
- Oil phase or a validated oil pre-dissolution route; verify the current TDS order of addition
- Processing temperature
- Not publicly specified — confirm grade-specific processing limits in the current TDS
- pH
- Not publicly specified — confirm supplied-grade and finished-formula requirements
- Stability
- Validate compatibility, accelerated/real-time stability and final packaging in the finished formulation
- Storage
- Follow the current SDS/TDS and keep the material sealed under the stated storage conditions
- Shelf life
- Confirm against the current TDS and supplied batch documentation
- Applications
- WELL-AGING AND REPAIRING formulations; confirm finished-product fit and target-market requirements
- Packaging
- Pack size is grade/order specific; confirm on the current quotation and specification
- MOQ
- Available on request; confirm grade, pack size, lead time and destination with ZLEY sales
- TDS / SDS / COA
- TDS on request; SDS on request; Batch-specific COA available on request
Values marked for confirmation are intentionally not estimated. Request the current grade-specific TDS/SDS and batch COA before scale-up or purchase.
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Product FAQ
What is ZLEY®HPRELM?
ZLEY®HPRELM is supplied for well-aging and repairing formulation development. Brightens and defends against photoageing. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and barrier-supporting. Gentle, stable, and effective. The declared INCI is: Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
What is the recommended use level for ZLEY®HPRELM?
The published or currently recorded use level is NMT2.0%. Final use level must be checked against the current TDS, the complete formula, target-market rules and finished-product testing.
How should ZLEY®HPRELM be incorporated?
Solubility: Soluble in oil, soluble in alcohol. Addition phase: Oil phase or a validated oil pre-dissolution route; verify the current TDS order of addition. Processing temperature: Not publicly specified — confirm grade-specific processing limits in the current TDS.
Which technical and purchasing documents are available?
Request the current TDS; request the current SDS; request the batch-specific COA. Packaging and MOQ are order-specific and should be confirmed with ZLEY sales before purchase.
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