merikit Multi Vitamin Ampoule
merikit Merikit Multi Vitamin Ampoule lists 26 ingredients on its label, 24 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.
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Arbutin
- PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
- Diethoxyethyl Succinate
- PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Carbomer
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Triethanolamine
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
- Benzophenone-5
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Fragrance
- Benzophenone-4
- Ci 19140
Highlights
Free of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Arbutin
- SOLVENT
- PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Other ingredients
Diethoxyethyl SuccinatePEG-11 Methyl Ether DimethiconeSodium PolyacrylateCarbomerPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilTriethanolamineSodium HyaluronateMethylparabenPropylparabenSalix Alba Bark ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractBenzophenone-5Sodium MetabisulfiteAscorbyl GlucosideTocopheryl AcetateFragranceBenzophenone-4Ci 19140
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Biosaccharide Gum-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arbutin | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/378 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diethoxyethyl Succinate | SOLVENT | — | Green |
| PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Sodium Polyacrylate | ABSORBENT, BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Benzophenone-5 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 19140 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/44 (CI 19140) III/189 (Acid Yellow 23; Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
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
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.
- Arbutin
- Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.
- PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
- Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
- Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals
- Diethoxyethyl Succinate
- Water-soluble co-solvent for lipophilic actives; check preservative compatibility.
- PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
- Amphoteric emulsifier and conditioner for hair/skin; PEG moiety may concern sensitive skin.
- Sodium Polyacrylate
- Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
- Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.
- Benzophenone-5
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- 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
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 19140
- Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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