Foxtale

Foxtale Retinol 0.15% Serum.

Retinoids

About this product

A lightweight retinol serum formulated with 0.15% retinol and EGCG antioxidant, designed for beginner-friendly introduction to retinoid treatment.

Full ingredients

Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate, Dimethicone, Capric Caprylic Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Distearate, Propanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Retinol, Poloxamer 235, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Polysorbate 20, BHT, BHA, Sodium Ascorbate, Betaine, Niacinamide, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Palmitoyl Glycine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octenidine Hcl, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Allergen-Free Fragrance

Guru Score

77%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This retinol earns praise for being genuinely beginner-friendly with minimal irritation, though experts split on fragrance. One reviewer strongly warns that even allergen-free fragrance in a retinoid can sensitize skin and cannot responsibly recommend it for that reason, while another found it effective with good antioxidant support and notes it works well in a nighttime routine when layered under moisturizer. The fragrance question matters: anyone with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity may want to patch-test first or look elsewhere.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take August 2026

What they liked

Airless pump protects retinol from degradation
EGCG reduces retinol-related irritation
Thin film that layers well under moisturiser

What they flagged

Contains fragrance, which can sensitise skin

Best for

Sensitive skin

Type

RetinoidsDrops & dropper

Key actives

Vitamin C Retinoid Niacinamide Hyaluronic acidVitamin ESPF

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

✓Mixed

"One of the downsides is that it contains an allergen-free fragrance, and fragrance in a retinoid product is inflammatory and unnecessary. If they made this fragrance-free, I would rate it as an 8.5 out of 10, but because of the fragrance, even though it's allergen-free, it still can be sensitizing. [...] I can't really responsibly recommend a retinol with fragrance in it, so for that reason, I would downgrade this to a five out of 10."

Nipun Kapur

412k subs

✓Yay

"It's beginner friendly I've recommended it in many videos because literally any person any client anyone who needs to start retinol I put them on this retinol least irritation really good product"

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Dr. Aanchal MD

3.49M subs

✓Yay

"You just need a pea-sized amount and it'll form a thin film on your skin, so make sure to apply a moisturizer over this. What I like about this product is it contains EGCG which gives that added antioxidant boost to the skin. EGCG also helps in reducing puffiness on the skin. Also that it's fragrance free. What I didn't like about this product, nothing really. It's a good retinol that can be used in your nighttime skincare routine."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Retinoids

Retinoids are among the best studied ingredients in dermatology, with solid evidence for acne and for the fine lines and rough texture that come from sun exposure. Dryness and flaking in the first few weeks are common and usually settle.

Source: DermNet

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Foxtale Retinol 0.15% Serum?

A lightweight retinol serum formulated with 0.15% retinol and EGCG antioxidant, designed for beginner-friendly introduction to retinoid treatment.

Is Foxtale Retinol 0.15% Serum worth it?

Mostly yes. 2 of the 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 77%.

What is Foxtale Retinol 0.15% Serum's Guru Score?

Foxtale Retinol 0.15% Serum holds a Guru Score of 77%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.