martiderm Flash 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. Aqua
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Isohexadecane
5. Vegetable Amino Acids
6. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
7. Propanediol
8. Phenyl Trimethicone
9. Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
10. Glycerin
11. Parfum
12. Glyceryl Undecylenate
13. Silica
14. Sodium Lactate
15. Hyaluronic Acid
16. Silanetriol
17. Citric Acid
18. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
19. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
20. Cyclohexasiloxane
21. Butylene Glycol
22. Benzyl Alcohol
23. Glyceryl Caprylate
24. Isoceteth-20
25. Mica
26. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
27. PVP
28. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
29. Titanium Dioxide
30. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
31. Carbomer
32. Polysorbate 20
33. T-Butyl Alcohol
34. Phenoxyethanol
35. Sorbic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcoholContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneIsohexadecane

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Vegetable Amino Acids

ANTICAKING

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/SuccinateGlycerinParfumGlyceryl UndecylenateSilicaSodium LactateHyaluronic AcidSilanetriolCitric AcidPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7CyclohexasiloxaneButylene GlycolBenzyl AlcoholGlyceryl CaprylateIsoceteth-20MicaPEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconePVPPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Titanium DioxideDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCarbomerPolysorbate 20T-Butyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolSorbic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Vegetable Amino Acids

Vegetable amino acids; humectant and conditioning, low MW high permeability, usually <5%

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Glyceryl Undecylenate

Light ester emollient with silk-like, spreadable feel; common carrier for UV filters, good silicone compatibility

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Silanetriol

Basic silanetriol for hair anti-static and smoothness; must be complexed with polymers for stability

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Butylene Glycol

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Isoceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

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