hera Cell Essence Biome Plus

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Propanediol
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Glycereth-26
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Niacinamide
8. Triethylhexanoin
9. Squalane
10. Dimethicone
11. PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
12. Stearic Acid
13. Glyceryl Stearate
14. Glyceryl Caprylate
15. Dextrin
16. Cetearyl Alcohol
17. PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Disodium EDTA
20. Adenosine
21. Lysine
22. Arginine
23. Histidine
24. Raffinose
25. Glucose
26. Potassium Hydroxide
27. Xylose
28. Fragrance/Parfum
29. Xylitylglucoside
30. Phenoxyethanol
31. Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
32. Anhydroxylitol
33. Xylitol
34. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
35. Mannose
36. Sodium Chloride
37. Lecithin
38. Sodium Phosphate
39. Acetic Acid
40. Copper Tripeptide-1
41. Fucose
42. Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
43. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
44. Caprylyl Glycol
45. Tocopherol
46. Potassium Chloride
47. Potassium Phosphate
48. Calcium Chloride
49. Magnesium Chloride
50. Hydrolyzed Millet
51. Pentylene Glycol
52. Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
53. Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
54. Cholesterol
55. Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
56. Acrylates-Stearyl-Methacrylate-Copolymer

Highlights

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

Formulation view Aqueous base with polyols, high-concentration niacinamide, amino acids, and sugars for moisture. Includes copper peptide and lactobacillus ferment lysate, with silicones for texture. Suitable for dull skin brightening. Factory note: complex actives require balancing pH and penetration to avoid niacinamide-induced redness, ensuring consistent quality of ferment lysates.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SOLVENT

Propanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HAIR CONDITIONING

Triethylhexanoin

Other ingredients

SqualaneDimethiconePEG-60 Glyceryl IsostearateStearic AcidGlyceryl StearateGlyceryl CaprylateDextrinCetearyl AlcoholPEG-20 Glyceryl IsostearateEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTAAdenosineLysineArginineHistidineRaffinoseGlucosePotassium HydroxideXyloseFragrance/ParfumXylitylglucosidePhenoxyethanolPrunus Persica Leaf ExtractAnhydroxylitolXylitolLactobacillus Ferment LysateMannoseSodium ChlorideLecithinSodium PhosphateAcetic AcidCopper Tripeptide-1FucoseMethoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon CaprolactoneHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolTocopherolPotassium ChloridePotassium PhosphateCalcium ChlorideMagnesium ChlorideHydrolyzed MilletPentylene GlycolHydrogenated PhosphatidylcholineHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus ExtractCholesterolDipalmitoyl HydroxyprolineAcrylates-Stearyl-Methacrylate-Copolymer

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Propanediol

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

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Dimethicone

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

PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate

Non-ionic solubilizer/emulsifier; high HLB, often paired with anionics, may increase penetration.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate

PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, surfactant/emulsifier for cleansing; monitor high PEG concentration sensitivity

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Adenosine

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

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Raffinose

Oligosaccharide humectant at 1–5%; improves feel and supports conditioning; low irritation, compatible with most systems.

Glucose

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Xylose

Low-MW humectant and fragrance carrier; <5% typical, blends with polyols for texture.

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Prunus Persica Leaf Extract

Peach leaf extract, used for emollience and moisturizing; a botanical for gentle skin conditioning.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

Mannose

Monosaccharide humectant that binds glycosaminoglycans to enhance hydration; extremely low allergenicity

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Lecithin

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

Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Acetic Acid

Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Fucose

Fucose monosaccharide; used as antioxidant precursor or humectant, low dose, acts with other actives

Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone

PEG-containing reactive resin for film forming and conditioning; restricted ingredient, check compliance.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Tocopherol

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

Potassium Chloride

Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Calcium Chloride

Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance

Magnesium Chloride

Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions

Hydrolyzed Millet

Hydrolyzed millet with peptides; small molecules for penetration, moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly

Pentylene Glycol

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

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, bio-mimetic emulsifier; gentle emulsifier and skin conditioner, suitable for liposomal systems.

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Hydrolyzed mucilage proteins acting as a gentle skin conditioner and humectant.

Cholesterol

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

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Lipid peptide for skin conditioning; mimics ceramide function for barrier repair, prone to crystallization

Acrylates-Stearyl-Methacrylate-Copolymer

Not decoded yet

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