boots No7 Protect And Perfect Serum
boots No7 Protect And Perfect Serum lists 32 ingredients on its label, 32 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Dimethicone
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Butylene Glycol
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
- Hexyl Laurate
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Propylene Glycol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Sorbitan Laurate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Methylparaben
- Carbomer
- Ethylparaben
- Medicago Sativa Extract
- Polysorbate 20
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Morus Alba Leaf Extract
- Sodium Benzoate
- Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
- Tocopherol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabens
Formulation view A silicone-based serum using cyclic and crosslinked polysiloxanes for smoothness, fortified with vitamin C derivatives, retinyl palmitate, and peptides. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and parabens. Lightweight texture suits dry or mature skin seeking glow. Factory view: emulsification uniformity between silicone and aqueous phases is critical to prevent pilling, requiring optimized rheology.
Key ingredients
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
- BULKING
- Magnesium Sulfate
Other ingredients
PhenoxyethanolCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconePolyglyceryl-4 IsostearateHexyl LaurateRetinyl PalmitateHydrolyzed Rice ProteinPropylene GlycolTocopheryl AcetateSorbitan LaurateSodium HyaluronateMethylparabenCarbomerEthylparabenMedicago Sativa ExtractPolysorbate 20HydroxyethylcellulosePanax Ginseng Root ExtractMorus Alba Leaf ExtractSodium BenzoateAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterTocopherolEthylhexylglycerinPalmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 | Green |
| PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Magnesium Sulfate | BULKING | 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Hexyl Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Rice Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Laurate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 | Yellow |
| Medicago Sativa Extract | TONIC | 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Morus Alba Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Oligopeptide | 皮肤调理剂,皮肤保护剂 | 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
- PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
- Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits
- Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
- Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas
- Hexyl Laurate
- Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- Rice protein; water-soluble small MM; antistatic, humectant, gloss for hair, no pub data
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Sorbitan Laurate
- O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
- Medicago Sativa Extract
- Alfalfa extract, tonic; flavonoids present, light-sensitive stability.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- Morus Alba Leaf Extract
- Mulberry leaf extract with polyphenols; low-concentration and gentle, no significant allergenic data
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
- Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester for hair and skin; ester structure, avoid for oily skin, check compatibility.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
- Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
- Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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