glamglow Superserum

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. PEG-8
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Propanediol
5. Glycerin
6. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
7. Glycolic Acid
8. Mandelic Acid
9. Sodium Hydroxide
10. Salicylic Acid
11. Lactic Acid
12. Pyruvic Acid
13. Tartaric Acid
14. Sodium Hyaluronate
15. Trehalose
16. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder
17. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf
18. Charcoal Powder
19. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
20. Algae Extract
21. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
22. Lecithin
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Acetyl Glucosamine
25. Dimethicone
26. Silica
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
29. Polymethyl Methacrylate
30. Carbomer
31. Polysorbate 20
32. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
33. Urea
34. Fragrance
35. Linalool
36. BHT
37. Disodium EDTA
38. Phenoxyethanol
39. Sorbic Acid
40. Chlorphenesin
41. Titanium Dioxide
42. Blue 1
43. Red 4

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water\Aqua\Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

BUFFERING

Glycolic AcidSodium Hydroxide

ANTIMICROBIAL

Mandelic Acid

Other ingredients

PEG-8Salicylic AcidLactic AcidPyruvic AcidTartaric AcidSodium HyaluronateTrehaloseEucalyptus Globulus Leaf PowderEucalyptus Globulus LeafCharcoal PowderAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractAlgae ExtractButyrospermum Parkii Butter ExtractLecithinTocopheryl AcetateAcetyl GlucosamineDimethiconeSilicaXanthan GumHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerPolymethyl MethacrylateCarbomerPolysorbate 20Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate CrosspolymerUreaFragranceLinaloolBHTDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolSorbic AcidChlorphenesinTitanium DioxideBlue 1Red 4

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Ingredients explained

Water\Aqua\Eau

Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Propanediol

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

Glycerin

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

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Mandelic Acid

Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Pyruvic Acid

Pyruvic acid, AHA-like keratolytic; higher irritation at low levels.

Tartaric Acid

Small-molecule organic acid used as buffer and antioxidant; highly irritating at high levels, caution for sensitive skin

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder

Not decoded yet

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf

Not decoded yet

Charcoal Powder

Charcoal; adsorbs impurities/oil for cleansers, provides opacity, can be drying or matte.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract

Shea butter extract for conditioning and moisture; extraction may leave trace impurities, comedogenicity follows base oil rating of 2.

Lecithin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Dimethicone

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

Silica

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polysorbate 20

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

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

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Linalool

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

BHT

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Chlorphenesin

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

Red 4

Synthetic dye for coloration; use within legal limits.

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