round-lab ROUND LAB Mugwort Calming 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. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Betaine
5. Butylene Glycol
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract(10
9. 094Ppm)
10. Panthenol
11. Allantoin
12. Madecassoside
13. Madecassic Acid
14. Asiatic Acid
15. Asiaticoside
16. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
17. Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
18. Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
20. Salvia Officinalis Oil
21. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
22. Glucose
23. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
24. Fructooligosaccharides
25. Fructose
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Tromethamine
28. Sodium Phytate
29. Dextrin
30. Tocopherol
31. Dipropylene Glycol
32. Carbomer

Highlights

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

Formulation view Aqueous serum using polyols as solvents. Features aloe and centella extracts combined with panthenol and hyaluronic acid for soothing. Oil-free and mild, suitable for sensitive or damaged barrier skin. Factory view: High concentration of botanical actives requires polyol-based preservation to avoid traditional preservative irritation.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolPentylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

Other ingredients

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract(10094Ppm)AllantoinMadecassosideMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidAsiaticosideChlorella Vulgaris ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractSodium HyaluronateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSalvia Officinalis OilTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractGlucosePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateFructooligosaccharidesFructoseEthylhexylglycerinTromethamineSodium PhytateDextrinTocopherolDipropylene GlycolCarbomer

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Betaine

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

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract(10

Not decoded yet

094Ppm)

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

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

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

Asiatic Acid

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

Asiaticoside

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

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Artemisia Princeps leaf extract containing volatile components; potential irritant risk, limit usage and patch test for sensitive skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Tocopherol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

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