aqua-series Aqua + Series Enriched- C 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. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Ascorbic Acid
4. Propanediol
5. Alcohol
6. Arbutin
7. Diethoxyethyl Succinate
8. Tremella Fuciformis Extract
9. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
10. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
11. Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
12. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
13. Phaseolus Radiatus Extract
14. Dipropylene Glycol
15. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
16. Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
17. Phellinus Linteus Extract
18. Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
19. Levan
20. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
21. PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
22. Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
23. Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
24. 1,2-Hexanediol
25. Carnitine
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
28. Polysorbate 60
29. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
30. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
31. Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
32. Caprylyl Glycol
33. Hydroxycinnamic Acid
34. Tromethamine
35. Caffeic Acid
36. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
37. Octyldodeceth-16
38. Ferulic Acid
39. Fragrance
40. Caffeine
41. Allantoin
42. Panthenol
43. Tocopherol
44. Arginine
45. Glycine
46. Adenosine
47. Tetrasodium EDTA
48. Propyl Gallate
49. Beta-Carotene
50. Ubiquinone
51. Zea Mays Oil

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view High-dose Vitamin C serum with arbutin and botanicals. Propanediol and butylene glycol solubilize; alcohol aids film formation. Tremella polysaccharides hydrate. For brightening. Factory note: L-ascorbic acid instability requires light-protected packaging and strict pH control to prevent oxidation and batch variation.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolTremella Fuciformis Extract

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbic AcidArbutin

SOLVENT

PropanediolDiethoxyethyl Succinate

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

Other ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSchizandra Chinensis Fruit ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPhaseolus Radiatus ExtractDipropylene GlycolPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Cordyceps Sinensis ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractBoerhavia Diffusa Root ExtractLevanBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilanePEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 EtherAronia Melanocarpa Fruit ExtractAristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract1,2-HexanediolCarnitineSodium HyaluronateGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractPolysorbate 60PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractSambucus Nigra Fruit ExtractCaprylyl GlycolHydroxycinnamic AcidTromethamineCaffeic AcidAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerOctyldodeceth-16Ferulic AcidFragranceCaffeineAllantoinPanthenolTocopherolArginineGlycineAdenosineTetrasodium EDTAPropyl GallateBeta-CaroteneUbiquinoneZea Mays Oil

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Propanediol

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Diethoxyethyl Succinate

Water-soluble co-solvent for lipophilic actives; check preservative compatibility.

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Tremella extract; rich in polysaccharides, strong humectant that absorbs significant water, low irritation

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Phaseolus Radiatus Extract

Not decoded yet

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

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

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Cordyceps sinensis extract, medicinal herb; antioxidant, humectant, skin protector, control concentration.

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Phellinus linteus polysaccharide at 0.1–0.5% in water phase; boosts hydration, low allergenicity

Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

Boerhavia diffusa root extract; saponin-rich, 0.1–0.5% for skin repair, patch test, water phase

Levan

Not decoded yet

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

PEG-modified polymer for light stabilization and thickening. PEG chain may cause irritation or sensitization.

Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract

Aristotelia chilensis extract; South American berry, claimed antioxidant/repair, limited public data.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Carnitine

Carnitine, used in cleansers as foam booster and conditioner; water-soluble, mild.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.

Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract

Elderberry extract, astringent <5%; anthocyanins, light-sensitive

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Hydroxycinnamic Acid

Hydroxycinnamic acid, natural antioxidant at 0.1–1%; good photostability, suits sunscreen/antioxidant formulas.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Caffeic Acid

Not decoded yet

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Octyldodeceth-16

Not decoded yet

Ferulic Acid

Antioxidant, often combined with vitamin C and E; 0.5-2%, photolabile

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Panthenol

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

Tocopherol

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Adenosine

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Propyl Gallate

Oil-soluble antioxidant for oil stability; mild skin irritant.

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Zea Mays Oil

Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.

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