SWISS PERFECTION Satin Cellular 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. Butylene Glycol
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Glycerin
5. Polysorbate 60
6. PEG-8
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. PTFE
9. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Squalane
13. Ethylhexylglycerin
14. Pentylene Glycol
15. Potassium cetyl phosphate
16. PEG-20 Stearate
17. CI 77891
18. Lentinus Edodes Extract
19. Chlorphenesin
20. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Sodium Polyacrylate
24. Parfum
25. Mica
26. Iris Germanica Root Extract
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Sorbitan isostearate
29. Silica
30. Tocopherol
31. Biosaccharide Gum-1
32. Ascorbyl Palmitate
33. Ascorbic Acid
34. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 60

BULKING

PTFE

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Other ingredients

PEG-8Cetearyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolSqualaneEthylhexylglycerinPentylene GlycolPotassium cetyl phosphatePEG-20 StearateCI 77891Lentinus Edodes ExtractChlorphenesinCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractXanthan GumDisodium EDTASodium PolyacrylateParfumMicaIris Germanica Root ExtractSodium HyaluronateSorbitan isostearateSilicaTocopherolBiosaccharide Gum-1Ascorbyl PalmitateAscorbic AcidCitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Glycerin

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PTFE

PTFE as insoluble filler; inert and non-allergenic, but control particle size to avoid physical irritation

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Phenoxyethanol

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Potassium cetyl phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

PEG-20 Stearate

PEG-20 stearate emulsifier/cleanser, 0.5–2%; PEG-class potential allergen/dioxane residue risk.

CI 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Lentinus Edodes Extract

Shiitake mushroom extract with polysaccharides; enhances barrier and hydration, water-soluble.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Parfum

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Iris Germanica Root Extract

Iris germanica root extract for soothing; plant extracts vary in purity, check for allergens.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sorbitan isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Silica

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Citric Acid

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