celloom Focus On The Essence 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. Centella Asiatica Extract
2. Caprylyl Methicone
3. Diglycerin
4. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
5. Niacinamide
6. Betaine
7. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8. Water
9. Oenothera Biennis Oil
10. Glycerin
11. Polyglycerin-3
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Beta-Glucan
14. Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
15. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
16. Saccharide Isomerate
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Hyaluronic Acid
19. Allantoin
20. Madecassoside
21. Madecassic Acid
22. Asiaticoside
23. Asiatic Acid
24. Ascorbyl Glucoside
25. Tocopherol
26. Panthenol
27. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
28. Adenosine
29. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
30. Cetyl Palmitate
31. Sorbitan Palmitate
32. Sorbitan Olivate
33. Sorbitan Oleate
34. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
35. Polyisobutene
36. 1,2-Hexanediol
37. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
38. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl Methicone

HUMECTANT

Diglycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

ANTICAKING

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

Other ingredients

Oenothera Biennis OilGlycerinPolyglycerin-3Butylene GlycolBeta-GlucanBoswellia Serrata Resin ExtractHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansSaccharide IsomerateSodium HyaluronateHyaluronic AcidAllantoinMadecassosideMadecassic AcidAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidAscorbyl GlucosideTocopherolPanthenolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateAdenosineHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCetyl PalmitateSorbitan PalmitateSorbitan OlivateSorbitan OleateCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosidePolyisobutene1,2-HexanediolCaprylhydroxamic AcidRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

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Ingredients explained

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Niacinamide

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Water

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

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Glycerin

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

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract

Boswellia serrata resin extract for smoothing and toning; resin allergenic risk, caution in sensitive skin

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Tocopherol

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Sorbitan Palmitate

Non-ionic emulsifier, typically used in W/O or blending systems. Low toxicity, non-comedogenic.

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Sorbitan Oleate

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

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

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