skin-lab Skin&Lab Red Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Betaine
5. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
6. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
7. Niacinamide
8. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
9. Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
10. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
11. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
12. Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
13. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Alcohol
16. Allantoin
17. Carbomer
18. Arginine
19. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
20. Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
21. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
22. Sodium Hyaluronate
23. Adenosine
24. Phenoxyethanol
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Jasminum Officinale Oil
27. Lecithin
28. Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit Extract

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Other ingredients

Dioscorea Villosa Root ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract1,2-HexanediolAlcoholAllantoinCarbomerArginineDipotassium GlycyrrhizateBoswellia Serrata Resin ExtractPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed ExtractSodium HyaluronateAdenosinePhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTAJasminum Officinale OilLecithinLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract

Wild Yam extract; traditional ingredient used as skin conditioner. Low concentration, limited clinical evidence.

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Goji berry extract rich in antioxidants; used for antioxidant and skin protection benefits.

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract

Boswellia serrata resin extract for smoothing and toning; resin allergenic risk, caution in sensitive skin

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract

Sweet almond extract, oils/phenolics for moisture/repair, low allergenicity but label nut origin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Jasminum Officinale Oil

Jasmine oil containing potent allergens (e.g., jasmine lactone); EU 26 allergen requiring mandatory labeling; high sensitization risk.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract

Garden cress sprout extract, plant-based skin conditioner; may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin at high concentrations.

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