blithe Gold Apricot Pressed 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. Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
2. Glycerin
3. Dipropylene Glycol
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Undecane
6. Tridecane
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Cetyl Alcohol
9. Niacinamide
10. Dimethicone
11. Peg-100 Stearate
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Cetearyl Olivate
14. Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
15. Betaine
16. Butylene Glycol
17. Sorbitan Olivate
18. Panthenol
19. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
20. Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
21. Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
22. Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
23. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
24. C14-22 Alcohols
25. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
26. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
27. Palmitic Acid
28. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
29. Stearic Acid
30. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
31. Xanthan Gum
32. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
33. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
34. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
35. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
36. Peg-150 Distearate
37. Disodium Edta
38. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
39. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
40. Corallina Officinalis Extract
41. Myristic Acid
42. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
43. Dimethiconol
44. Water
45. Tocopherol
46. Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
47. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract1,2-Hexanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneUndecaneTridecaneCetyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

NiacinamideDimethiconePeg-100 StearateGlyceryl StearateCetearyl OlivateDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/HexarosinateBetaineButylene GlycolSorbitan OlivatePanthenolVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractRubus Fruticosus Fruit ExtractFragaria Chiloensis Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractC14-22 AlcoholsOlea Europaea Fruit OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilPalmitic AcidAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerStearic AcidC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideXanthan GumCitrus Limon Peel OilMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractPeg-150 DistearateDisodium EdtaOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCorallina Officinalis ExtractMyristic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed OilDimethiconolWaterTocopherolCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil

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Ingredients explained

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract

Fruit extract rich in vitamins and enzymes for skin conditioning; prone to discoloration at high pH, add antioxidants

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Undecane

Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable

Tridecane

Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Niacinamide

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

Dimethicone

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

Peg-100 Stearate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate

Waxy skin conditioner; adds gloss and emollience; non-comedogenic but heavy for oily skin.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Butylene Glycol

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

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Panthenol

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

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels

Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract

Astringent and antioxidant extract; contains acids, may cause mild irritation

Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract with phenolics, used as skin conditioner; low concentration, low irritancy, functional claim ingredient

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

Xanthan Gum

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

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Peg-150 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.

Disodium Edta

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

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Water

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

Tocopherol

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

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Yeast ferment extract with polysaccharides; used for multifunctional effects, complex profile may sensitise.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

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