transparent-lab Transparent lab Protect + Correct 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. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Polysorbate 80
6. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
7. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
8. Resveratrol
9. Ferulic Acid
10. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
11. Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
12. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
13. Retinyl Palmitate
14. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
15. Ethylhexylglycerin
16. Squalane
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
19. Phosphatidylcholine
20. Mannitol
21. Cholesterol
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Carbomer
24. Tocopherol
25. Cetearyl Alcohol
26. Decyl Glucoside
27. Sodium Chloride
28. Sorbitan Oleate
29. Polysorbate 20
30. Sodium Benzoate
31. Potassium Sorbate
32. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains parabensContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Formulation view Water-based serum with Glycerin, Light Esters, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Resveratrol, Ferulic Acid, and Turmeric. Phenoxethanol preservation. Suitable for mixed to dry skin. Formulator note: Rich lipid phase requires oxidation stability monitoring; high Turmeric concentrations may cause sensitivity.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

GlycerinPolysorbate 80

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

ANTIOXIDANT

Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateResveratrol

Other ingredients

Ferulic AcidCurcuma Longa Root ExtractAdansonia Digitata Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRetinyl PalmitatePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateEthylhexylglycerinSqualaneTocopheryl AcetateHydrogenated PhosphatidylcholinePhosphatidylcholineMannitolCholesterolXanthan GumCarbomerTocopherolCetearyl AlcoholDecyl GlucosideSodium ChlorideSorbitan OleatePolysorbate 20Sodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Resveratrol

Potent polyphenol antioxidant <1%; light-sensitive, needs antioxidants/chelators

Ferulic Acid

Antioxidant, often combined with vitamin C and E; 0.5-2%, photolabile

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Babassu/baobab seed oil, emollient; high oleic/palmitic, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants, store in dark.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, bio-mimetic emulsifier; gentle emulsifier and skin conditioner, suitable for liposomal systems.

Phosphatidylcholine

Biocompatible emulsifier mimicking sebum; plant/egg derived, check oxidative stability

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Xanthan Gum

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tocopherol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Polysorbate 20

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

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

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