4pm Galactomyces Niacinamide 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. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
3. Niacinamide
4. Isopentyldiol
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Zinc Pca
7. Xanthan Gum
8. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
9. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
10. Glycerin
11. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
12. Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
13. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils

Formulation view Water-based serum combining Galactomyces ferment filtrate and niacinamide, supported by Zinc PCA. Uses xanthan gum for a gel texture with plant extracts like Zanthoxylum for soothing support. Suitable for those seeking clarity and a refreshing feel. Production observation notes that the complex ferment requires strict microbial control, and Zanthoxylum extracts, while low-dose, warrant a patch test for sensitive skin due to alkaloid content.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateZinc Pca

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SOLVENT

Isopentyldiol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

BINDING

Xanthan Gum

Other ingredients

Lonicera Japonica Flower ExtractGlycerinPulsatilla Koreana ExtractCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Galactomyces ferment filtrate humectant; complex matrix, assess allergens and stability.

Niacinamide

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

Isopentyldiol

Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Xanthan Gum

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

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Glycerin

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

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Grapefruit extract; antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use low concentration, avoid sun.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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