swisse Blood Orange Brightening Facial 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. Aqua
2. Propanediol
3. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
4. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
5. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
6. Cetearyl Olivate
7. Niacinamide
8. Dimethicone
9. Glyceryl Stearate SE
10. Sorbitan Olivate
11. Carrageenan
12. Xanthan Gum
13. Biosaccharide Gum-1
14. Glycerin
15. Maltodextrin
16. Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract
17. Oryza Sativa Extract
18. Capparis Spinosa Bud Extract
19. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
20. Michelia Alba Flower Oil
21. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
22. Glycine Soja Oil
23. Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
24. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
25. Salix Alba Bark Extract
26. Tocopherol
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Citric Acid
29. Sodium Citrate
30. Benzyl Alcohol
31. Dehydroacetic Acid
32. Alcohol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/CaprateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCetearyl Olivate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Glyceryl Stearate SESorbitan OlivateCarrageenanXanthan GumBiosaccharide Gum-1GlycerinMaltodextrinCitrus Sinensis Fruit ExtractOryza Sativa ExtractCapparis Spinosa Bud ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractMichelia Alba Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilGlycine Soja OilArctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractTocopherolSodium HyaluronateCitric AcidSodium CitrateBenzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic AcidAlcohol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Carrageenan

Natural thickener/gelling agent from red algae; high concentrations may cause discomfort for sensitive individuals.

Xanthan Gum

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Glycerin

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Citrus Sinensis Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Oryza Sativa Extract

Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin

Capparis Spinosa Bud Extract

Not decoded yet

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Michelia Alba Flower Oil

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract

Bearberry leaf extract; astringent/soothing, for sensitive skin, strict concentration control.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

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.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Alcohol

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

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