emglow Anti Acne Serum
emglow eMGlow Anti Acne Serum lists 27 ingredients on its label, 26 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
- Niacinamide
- Butylene Glycol
- Salicylic Acid
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Glycerin
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
- Disodium EDTA
- Ichthammol
- Carbomer
- Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
- Oleanolic Acid
- Dextrin
- Xanthan Gum
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Amylopectin
- PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Gluconolactone
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Caprylyl Glycol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains mineral oil
Formulation view Water-based serum featuring niacinamide and salicy acid complex, supplemented with licorice root extract for soothing. Uses 1,2-hexanediol and sodium benzoate preservation system. Formulator's note: BHA and niacinamide synergy aids oil control and exfoliation, but combined irritation risk exists; suggest tolerance building, sensitive skin and pregnant women should use caution, note photoprotection.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice1,2-Hexanediol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
Other ingredients
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root ExtractDisodium EDTAIchthammolCarbomerNordihydroguaiaretic AcidOleanolic AcidDextrinXanthan GumHydroxyethylcelluloseAmylopectinPEG-60 Almond GlyceridesPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilDimethyl IsosorbideGluconolactoneCitric AcidSodium CitrateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCaprylyl Glycol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Panthenyl Ethyl Ether | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Ichthammol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 | Green |
| Oleanolic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Dextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Amylopectin | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| PEG-60 Almond Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 | Green |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
- Hair conditioning agent with antistatic properties, common in hair care
- Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
- Glycyrrhiza inflata extract; soothes and anti-irritates. Use at 0.1-1%; monitor glycyrrhizin levels.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Ichthammol
- Not decoded yet
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
- Lipid peroxide scavenger, BHT alternative; low dose (0.1–0.25%), check photostability
- Oleanolic Acid
- Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.
- Dextrin
- Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Amylopectin
- Polysaccharide as binder and viscosity controller; starch-derived, no significant skin irritation
- PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
- Gentle almond-based PEG emulsifier; good for sensitive skin, monitor PEG hydrolysis
- 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
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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