vela-days Vela Days Active Compound Cannacomplex® Multi-active Facial 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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
4. Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
5. Niacinamide
6. PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
7. Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
8. Ethyl Olivate
9. Panthenol
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract
12. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
13. Benzyl Alcohol
14. Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
15. Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
16. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
17. Bellis Perennis Flower/Helichrysum Italicum Extract
18. Diheptyl Succinate
19. Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract
20. Canola Oil
21. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
22. Silica
23. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
24. Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract
25. Starch
26. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
27. Polysorbate 20
28. Retinol
29. Dehydroacetic Acid
30. Sorbitol
31. Pentylene Glycol
32. Citric Acid
33. Sodium Benzoate
34. Cetyl Palmitate
35. Laureth-23
36. Potassium Sorbate
37. Sodium Hydroxide
38. Disodium EDTA
39. Lecithin
40. Phenoxyethanol
41. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
42. Sodium Hyaluronate
43. Ceramide 3
44. Rosemary Extract
45. Trideceth-6 Phosphate
46. Xanthan Gum
47. Caprylyl Glycol
48. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
49. Tocopherol
50. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
51. Ethylhexylglycerin
52. Glyceryl Caprylate
53. Oleic Acid
54. Ci 77491
55. Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 SH-Polypeptide-76

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

EMULSION STABILISING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Fucus Vesiculosus ExtractPEG-16 Macadamia GlyceridesEthyl Olivate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil

Other ingredients

PanthenolButylene GlycolCannabis Sativa Seed ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractBenzyl AlcoholCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerAdansonia Digitata Seed OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBellis Perennis Flower/Helichrysum Italicum ExtractDiheptyl SuccinateCitrus Australasica Fruit ExtractCanola OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSilicaAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractCentipeda Cunninghamii ExtractStarchVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractPolysorbate 20RetinolDehydroacetic AcidSorbitolPentylene GlycolCitric AcidSodium BenzoateCetyl PalmitateLaureth-23Potassium SorbateSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTALecithinPhenoxyethanolSodium Acetylated HyaluronateSodium HyaluronateCeramide 3Rosemary ExtractTrideceth-6 PhosphateXanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerTocopherolHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl CaprylateOleic AcidCi 77491Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 SH-Polypeptide-76

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Strong anionic emulsifier for O/W emulsions; incompatible with cationic surfactants

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Brown alga extract providing moisture, soothing, and smoothing; gentle with no known sensitization or comedogenic risk.

Niacinamide

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

PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides

PEG-16 Macadamia glycerides act as emulsifier and emollient for skin conditioning

Prunus Domestica Seed Oil

Prune seed oil; high in linolenic acid; natural emollient replacing mineral oils for dry skin

Ethyl Olivate

Plant-derived emollient from olive oil; lightweight, low irritation

Panthenol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract

Hemp seed extract rich in unsaturated fats; used as a skin emollient at low concentrations, monitor allergenicity.

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Babassu/baobab seed oil, emollient; high oleic/palmitic, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants, store in dark.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Bellis Perennis Flower/Helichrysum Italicum Extract

Not decoded yet

Diheptyl Succinate

Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.

Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Canola Oil

Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Silica

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

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.

Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract

Not decoded yet

Starch

Not decoded yet

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

Polysorbate 20

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

Retinol

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Laureth-23

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium EDTA

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Rosemary Extract

Rosemary extract; antioxidant and plant conditioning agent; may contain essential oils, label if fragrance/EO present

Trideceth-6 Phosphate

Non-ionic surfactant for solubilization and emulsification; low irritation, no public comedogenic data

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

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%.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 SH-Polypeptide-76

Not decoded yet

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