gravich Retinol Complex Concentrate 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. Di Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Polysorbate 20
5. Propylene Glycol
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Niacinamide
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Glycerin
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. PEG-100 Stearate
12. Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
13. Allantoin
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Retinyl Palmitate
16. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
17. Acacia Senegal Gum
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Panthenol
20. Chlorphenesin
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
23. Silica
24. Amorphous
25. PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
26. Hydrogenated Lecithin
27. Retinal
28. Retinol
29. Pei-10
30. Citric Acid
31. Cholesterol
32. Polysorbate 60
33. Sorbitan Isostearate
34. BHT
35. 1,2-Hexanediol
36. Caprylyl Glycol
37. Glucose
38. Sodium Hyaluronate
39. Chondrus Crispus Extract
40. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
41. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
42. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
43. Hyaluronic Acid
44. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
45. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
46. Potassium Hyaluronate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

溶剂

Di Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolPropylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl Stearate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

GlycerinCetearyl AlcoholPEG-100 StearateStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerAllantoinPhenoxyethanolRetinyl PalmitateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAcacia Senegal GumDisodium EDTAPanthenolChlorphenesinXanthan GumPhaseolus Radiatus Seed ExtractSilicaAmorphousPPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateHydrogenated LecithinRetinalRetinolPei-10Citric AcidCholesterolPolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateBHT1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolGlucoseSodium HyaluronateChondrus Crispus ExtractHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHyaluronic AcidSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePotassium Hyaluronate

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Ingredients explained

Di Water

Deionized water; inert solvent, high concentration, ensure preservative system compatibility

Butylene Glycol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Niacinamide

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Phenoxyethanol

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

Disodium EDTA

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

Panthenol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Xanthan Gum

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

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Amorphous

Not decoded yet

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, emollient emulsifier; contains PEG-like structure, low viscosity solvent, check ionic compatibility.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Retinal

Potent vitamin A aldehyde for cell turnover; low effective range 0.01-0.05%, unstable, avoid for pregnant users.

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Pei-10

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Polysorbate 60

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Potassium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic salt, excellent humectant; efficacy varies with MW, best with occlusive base

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