vari-hope Vari:Hope Varihope 8 Days Pure Vitamin C 13.5% Ampoule

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. Purified Water
2. Ascorbic Acid
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Dipropylene Glycol
5. Propanediol
6. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
7. Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
8. Diisopropyl Adipate
9. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
10. Polysorbate 60
11. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
12. Glutathione
13. Glycerin
14. Alpha Bisabolol
15. Glyceryl Stearate
16. Panthenol
17. PVP
18. Gluconic Acid
19. Chitosan
20. Pullulan
21. Sodium Gluconate
22. Sodium Hyaluronate
23. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
24. Dimethicone
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
27. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
28. Sodium Metabisulfite
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Cyclopentasiloxane
31. Phytic Acid
32. 1,2-Hexanediol
33. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
34. Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
35. Adenosine
36. Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
37. Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
38. Beta-Carotene
39. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
40. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
41. Beta-Glucan
42. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract
43. Ethylhexylglycerin
44. Ascorbyl Palmitate
45. Rumex Crispus Root Extract
46. Fragrance
47. Limonene
48. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view 13.5% Vitamin C ampoule with ascorbic acid, polyols, and esters. Powerful antioxidant for tolerant skin. Factory view: Highly prone to oxidation; requires nitrogen flushing/dark storage; metabolite sulfite may cause sensitivity.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbic Acid

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonatePropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateDiisopropyl Adipate

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-10 LauratePolysorbate 60Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractGlutathioneGlycerinAlpha BisabololGlyceryl StearatePanthenolPVPGluconic AcidChitosanPullulanSodium GluconateSodium HyaluronateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilDimethiconeDisodium EDTAEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSodium MetabisulfiteXanthan GumCyclopentasiloxanePhytic Acid1,2-HexanediolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPhaseolus Radiatus Seed ExtractAdenosineCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractBeta-CaroteneDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilBeta-GlucanBetula Platyphylla Japonica Bark ExtractEthylhexylglycerinAscorbyl PalmitateRumex Crispus Root ExtractFragranceLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Butylene Glycol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Propanediol

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Lightweight emollient, low viscosity, refreshes skin feel, high compatibility.

Diisopropyl Adipate

Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Glycerin

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

Alpha Bisabolol

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Panthenol

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

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Gluconic Acid

Chelating agent for metal stability; mild AHA properties; monitor pH impact.

Chitosan

Chitosan film former and hair fixative; crustacean-derived, label as allergen, high concentrations may cause itching.

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Dimethicone

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Xanthan Gum

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Phytic Acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract

Green bean seed extract for hair and skin conditioning; rich in saponins/proteins; typically used at 0.1-1%

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Grapefruit extract; antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use low concentration, avoid sun.

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; usually at low levels, act in synergy.

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract

Botanical extract for antioxidant and calming effects. Usually at low, safe concentrations.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Rumex Crispus Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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