asarai Response Theory - Daily Serum
asarai Asarai Response Theory - Daily Serum lists 26 ingredients on its label, 22 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.
- Aqua
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Squalane
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Glycerin
- Beta Glucan
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Betaine
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Squalane
- Dimethicone
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Xanthan Gum
- Leptospermum Scorparium Extract
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
- Decylene Glycol
- Disodium EDTA
- Bisabolol
- Zingiber Officinale Root
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains silicones
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- SqualaneGlyceryl Stearate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- CLEANSING
- Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Other ingredients
Simmondsia Chinensis OilBeta GlucanCetearyl AlcoholPhenethyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolBetaineCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSqualaneDimethiconeDimethicone CrosspolymerXanthan GumLeptospermum Scorparium ExtractHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractDecylene GlycolDisodium EDTABisabololZingiber Officinale RootSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chondrus Crispus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Beta Glucan | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Leptospermum Scorparium Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Root | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Simmondsia Chinensis Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Beta Glucan
- Not decoded yet
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.
- Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Cationic conditioner for hair and skin; wheat protein source, potential allergen.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Leptospermum Scorparium Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
- Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support
- Decylene Glycol
- Multi-functional thickener and preservative booster, 0.1–0.5%; low viscosity, good compatibility
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Zingiber Officinale Root
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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