serious-skincare Serious Skincare Pure Pep Creme Riche

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. Acetyl Octapeptide-3
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Glycerin
5. Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
9. Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10
10. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
11. Tetrapeptide-14
12. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
13. Propylene Glycol
14. Octyldodecyl Myristate
15. Butylene Glycol
16. Camellia Sinensis Extract
17. Aspalathus Linearis Extract
18. Boswellia Serrata Extract
19. Honey Extract
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Sodium Benzoate
22. Dicaprylyl Ether
23. Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
24. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
25. Tetrapeptide-21
26. Tripeptide-1
27. Tetrapeptide-7
28. Cetyl Alcohol
29. Palmitoyl Urea
30. Glucose
31. Guanidine Hcl
32. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
33. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17
34. Colloidal Platinum
35. Bakuchiol
36. Acetyl Glucosamine
37. Ethylhexylglycerin
38. Tocopheryl Acetate
39. Fragrance
40. Lactic Acid
41. Xanthan Gum
42. Caffeine
43. Disodium EDTA
44. Methylisothiazolinone
45. Sodium Hyaluronate

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 EstersSodium Stearoyl Lactylate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateCetearyl Alcohol

皮肤调理剂

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Other ingredients

Acetyl Octapeptide-3Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10Tetrapeptide-14Glyceryl PolymethacrylatePropylene GlycolOctyldodecyl MyristateButylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis ExtractAspalathus Linearis ExtractBoswellia Serrata ExtractHoney ExtractPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoateDicaprylyl EtherHydrogenated Palm Kernel GlyceridesHydrogenated Palm GlyceridesTetrapeptide-21Tripeptide-1Tetrapeptide-7Cetyl AlcoholPalmitoyl UreaGlucoseGuanidine HclMagnesium Aluminum SilicateAcetyl Tetrapeptide-17Colloidal PlatinumBakuchiolAcetyl GlucosamineEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetateFragranceLactic AcidXanthan GumCaffeineDisodium EDTAMethylisothiazolinoneSodium Hyaluronate

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Glycerin

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

Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

Polyglyceryl-3 esters from candelilla/jojoba/rice bran; emulsifier, stabilizer, cleanser. Bio-derived, low irritant.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier/stabilizer for O/W; control usage to prevent viscosity issues

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Tetrapeptide-14

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

Propylene Glycol

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

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Lightweight ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; acts as an emollient.

Butylene Glycol

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

Camellia Sinensis Extract

Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.

Aspalathus Linearis Extract

Rooibos tea extract with high antioxidant capacity; soothing, no known irritation

Boswellia Serrata Extract

Anti-inflammatory and soothing extract, 0.1–0.5%; contains boswellic acids, check compatibility with fragrances

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides

Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides; waxy emollient/viscosity modifier, soft feel, plant-derived.

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

Semi-synthetic ester for emollience and emulsification; palm-oil derived, higher comedogenicity, caution in blends

Tetrapeptide-21

Tetrapeptide-21 often used for regeneration; requires temperature/light control and careful acid compatibility.

Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Tetrapeptide-7

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Palmitoyl Urea

Not decoded yet

Glucose

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

Guanidine Hcl

Not decoded yet

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-17

Not decoded yet

Colloidal Platinum

Not decoded yet

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Caffeine

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Methylisothiazolinone

Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

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