epionce Intense Defence 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. Water
2. Propanediol
3. Niacinamide
4. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
5. Cyclohexasiloxane
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
8. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
9. Bidens Pilosa Extract
10. Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. Carbomer
15. Crithmum Maritimum Extract
16. Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
17. Dimethicone
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Elaeis Guineensis Oil
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. Glycerin
22. Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
23. Hexylene Glycol
24. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
25. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer
26. Lentinus Edodes Extract
27. Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
28. Phenoxyethanol
29. Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
30. Sodium Hyaluronate
31. Tocopheryl Linoleate
32. Triethanolamine

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxane

ANTIOXIDANT

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

Bidens Pilosa ExtractBixa Orellana Seed ExtractButylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolCarbomerCrithmum Maritimum ExtractCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractDimethiconeDisodium EDTAElaeis Guineensis OilEthylhexylglycerinGlycerinGossypium Herbaceum Seed OilHexylene GlycolHydrogenated Vegetable OilHydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin CrosspolymerLentinus Edodes ExtractLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilPhenoxyethanolRaspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol EstersSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl LinoleateTriethanolamine

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Propanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Bidens Pilosa Extract

Bidentextract, humectant and conditioner; mild plant extract, verify stability.

Bixa Orellana Seed Extract

Annatto seed extract providing natural color and conditioning; may have fragrance notes.

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Sea fennel extract with ocean peptides for repair and antioxidant; water-soluble, used at low concentrations as active support.

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Melon fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides for soothing and hydration; natural, may contain allergens, test for sensitization.

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

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Palm oil, emollient occlusive; saturated fats, moderate comedogenic risk.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glycerin

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

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil

Plant seed oil for skin conditioning; rich in fatty acids, prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Lentinus Edodes Extract

Shiitake mushroom extract with polysaccharides; enhances barrier and hydration, water-soluble.

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters

Raspberry seed oil with tocopherol succinate ester; combined emollient and antioxidant, 1–3%.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Tocopheryl Linoleate

Vitamin E linoleate antioxidant and humectant; oil-soluble, oxidizes easily; use chelators and protect from light

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

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