melixir Vegan Bamboo Serum
melixir Melixir Vegan Bamboo Serum lists 35 ingredients on its label, 33 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.
- Bambusa Vulgaris Water
- Methylpropanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Water
- Pentylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
- Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Juniperus Virginiana Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Michelia Alba Flower Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Panthenol
- C12-14 Pareth-12
- Decyl Glucoside
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Tromethamine
- Adenosine
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Lactobionic Acid
- Tocopherol
- Carbomer
- Xanthan Gum
- Citronellol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Bamboo water base with polyol moisturizers. Key actives include centella, tea extract, and essential oils for soothing. Suitable for oily skin. Factory view: Complex essential oil blend requires strict oxidation control; preservation relies on 1,2-hexanediol synergy.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Bambusa Vulgaris WaterPentylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol
- SOLVENT
- Methylpropanediol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
Other ingredients
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractCladosiphon Okamuranus ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf ExtractPinus Densiflora Leaf ExtractOlea Europaea Fruit OilJuniperus Virginiana OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia OilMichelia Alba Flower OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilPanthenolC12-14 Pareth-12Decyl GlucosideAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerTromethamineAdenosineEthylhexylglycerinBiosaccharide Gum-1Lactobionic AcidTocopherolCarbomerXanthan GumCitronellol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambusa Vulgaris Water | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Salix Alba Bark Extract | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Coffea Arabica Seed Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT | — | Green |
| Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Juniperus Virginiana Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/358 | 1 · – | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/364 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Michelia Alba Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-14 Pareth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Biosaccharide Gum-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactobionic Acid | BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Bambusa Vulgaris Water
- Bambusa vulgaris leaf water extract used primarily for skin conditioning
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for repair and soothing; contains asiaticoside, good for barrier
- Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
- Cladosiphon okamuranus extract containing polysaccharides, used for moisturizing and skin conditioning
- Salix Alba Bark Extract
- Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.
- Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
- Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
- Bergamot leaf extract for astringency; used in refreshing formulas.
- Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
- Pine leaf extract with antioxidant polyphenols; claimed antimicrobial and antioxidant; plant-based, watch for individual allergies.
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Juniperus Virginiana Oil
- Virginia juniper oil for fragrance/tonic; contains terpenes, irritant, control concentration.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Michelia Alba Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- C12-14 Pareth-12
- Not decoded yet
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.
- Lactobionic Acid
- Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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