inhibitif face 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. Propanediol
2. Aqua
3. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
4. Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
5. Dihydromyricetin
6. Propylene Glycol
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Glycerin
9. PPG-26-Buteth-26
10. Subtilisin
11. Larrea Divaricata Extract
12. Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
13. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
14. Saccharide Isomerate
15. Betaine
16. Pentylene Glycol
17. Lecithin
18. Gellan gum
19. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
20. Disodium EDTA
21. Sodium bisulfite
22. Sodium chloride
23. Sodium Citrate
24. Citric Acid
25. Phytic acid
26. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
27. Dimethyl isosorbide
28. Ethoxydiglycol
29. Potassium Sorbate
30. Sodium Benzoate
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Chlorphenesin
34. Parfum
35. Citronellol
36. Limonene
37. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

PropanediolAqua

FRAGRANCE

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

HUMECTANT

Propylene GlycolButylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

KERATOLYTIC

Subtilisin

ANTIOXIDANT

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Other ingredients

Centaurea Cyanus Flower WaterDihydromyricetinPPG-26-Buteth-26Larrea Divaricata ExtractSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSaccharide IsomerateBetainePentylene GlycolLecithinGellan gumPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Disodium EDTASodium bisulfiteSodium chlorideSodium CitrateCitric AcidPhytic acidPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilDimethyl isosorbideEthoxydiglycolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinParfumCitronellolLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Propanediol

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

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water

Not decoded yet

Dihydromyricetin

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

Subtilisin

Protease enzyme for gentle exfoliation by breaking down dead skin. Strictly control concentration and contact time; excessive use may compromise the barrier.

Larrea Divaricata Extract

Not decoded yet

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Tremella extract; strong humectant and antioxidant; water-soluble, suitable for anti-aging.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Saccharide Isomerate

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

Betaine

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Gellan gum

Gellan gum; water-soluble polymer; gel former; high transparency, strong gelling, for aqueous phase stability.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium bisulfite

Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Phytic acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Dimethyl isosorbide

Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin