ahc Capture Solution Prime Glow Ampoule

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
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Glycereth-26
5. Dipropylene Glycol
6. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
7. Niacinamide
8. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
9. Hydrogenated Lecithin
10. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
12. Lysolecithin
13. Sodium Cholate
14. Phosphatidylcholine
15. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
16. Bifida Ferment Lysate
17. Saccharomyces/Nelumbo Nucifera Ferment Extract Filtrate
18. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
19. Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
20. Lactic Acid
21. Citric Acid
22. Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
23. Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
24. Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
25. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
26. Rice Ferment Filtrate
27. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
28. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
29. Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
30. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
31. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
32. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
33. Saccharomyces Ferment
34. Salix Alba Bark Extract
35. Salix Alba Leaf Extract
36. Aspergillus Ferment
37. Bacillus Ferment
38. Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
39. Sophora Japonica Flower Extract
40. Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
41. Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica/Gleditsia Sinensis Thorn/Houttuynia Cordata Extract/Phellodendron Amurense Bark/Polygonum Cuspidatum Root/Prunella Vulgaris/Torilis Japonica Extract Ferment Filtrate
42. Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
43. Bacillus/Cordyceps Sinensis/Ganoderma Lucidum/Inonotus Obliquus/Lentinus Edodes/Phellinus Linteus/Schizophyllum Commune/Tricholoma Matsutake Extract Ferment Filtrate
44. Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate
45. Lactobacillus Ferment
46. Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
47. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
48. Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate
49. Lactobacillus/Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Ferment Filtrate
50. Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
51. Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate
52. Glutathione
53. Alpha-Bisabolol
54. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
55. Glycine
56. Serine
57. Glutamic Acid
58. Aspartic Acid
59. Leucine
60. Alanine
61. Lysine
62. Arginine
63. Tyrosine
64. Phenylalanine
65. Proline
66. Threonine
67. Valine
68. Isoleucine
69. Histidine
70. Cysteine
71. Methionine
72. Soluble Proteoglycan
73. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
74. Propanediol
75. Carbomer
76. Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate
77. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
78. Tromethamine
79. Xanthan Gum
80. Adenosine
81. Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
82. Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract
83. Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract
84. Sodium Hyaluronate
85. Hyaluronic Acid
86. Tetrasodium EDTA
87. Pentylene Glycol
88. Disodium EDTA
89. Caprylyl Glycol
90. Phenoxyethanol
91. Ethylhexylglycerin
92. Chlorphenesin
93. 1,2-Hexanediol
94. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Water-in-oil emulsion with glycols and esters for texture. Features niacinamide and ascorbyl phosphate, boosted by multiple ferment extracts (lactobacillus, yeast). Lecithin-based emulsification. For mixed skin seeking glow. Factory note: Complex ferment blend requires batch stability assessment and light-chemical compatibility testing with vitamin C derivatives.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitateCetyl Ethylhexanoate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Hydrogenated LecithinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateLysolecithinSodium CholatePhosphatidylcholineGalactomyces Ferment FiltrateBifida Ferment LysateSaccharomyces/Nelumbo Nucifera Ferment Extract FiltrateNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractLactic AcidCitric AcidLactobacillus/Rice FermentPseudoalteromonas Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment ExtractSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateRice Ferment FiltrateSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea FermentHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractBetula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceSaccharomyces FermentSalix Alba Bark ExtractSalix Alba Leaf ExtractAspergillus FermentBacillus FermentAspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment FiltrateSophora Japonica Flower ExtractLactobacillus/Rice Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus/Centella Asiatica/Gleditsia Sinensis Thorn/Houttuynia Cordata Extract/Phellodendron Amurense Bark/Polygonum Cuspidatum Root/Prunella Vulgaris/Torilis Japonica Extract Ferment FiltratePhaseolus Angularis Seed ExtractBacillus/Cordyceps Sinensis/Ganoderma Lucidum/Inonotus Obliquus/Lentinus Edodes/Phellinus Linteus/Schizophyllum Commune/Tricholoma Matsutake Extract Ferment FiltrateSaccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Extract Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus FermentLactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus/Milk Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus/Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Ferment FiltrateSaccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment FiltrateSaccharomyces/Honey Ferment FiltrateGlutathioneAlpha-BisabololHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidGlycineSerineGlutamic AcidAspartic AcidLeucineAlanineLysineArginineTyrosinePhenylalanineProlineThreonineValineIsoleucineHistidineCysteineMethionineSoluble ProteoglycanPolyglyceryl-10 OleatePropanediolCarbomerGlycereth-25 Pca IsostearateSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateTromethamineXanthan GumAdenosineTricholoma Matsutake ExtractRhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf ExtractHydrolyzed Cicer Seed ExtractSodium HyaluronateHyaluronic AcidTetrasodium EDTAPentylene GlycolDisodium EDTACaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinChlorphenesin1,2-HexanediolFragrance

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

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.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Niacinamide

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Sodium Cholate

Not decoded yet

Phosphatidylcholine

Biocompatible emulsifier mimicking sebum; plant/egg derived, check oxidative stability

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Galactomyces ferment filtrate humectant; complex matrix, assess allergens and stability.

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Saccharomyces/Nelumbo Nucifera Ferment Extract Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.

Lactic Acid

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

Citric Acid

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

Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment

Ferment filtrate; hydrating, requires preservative support.

Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract

Microbial ferment for humectancy and skin conditioning; gentle.

Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract

Ferment extract for antioxidant and repair benefits; verify active stability

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Rice Ferment Filtrate

Contains amino acids/sugars; improves feel and hydration; fermentation byproducts may cause allergy.

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea buckthorn fruit extract for skin conditioning; stable at low levels, check phototoxicity at high doses.

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

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

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Goji berry extract rich in antioxidants; used for antioxidant and skin protection benefits.

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

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

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice

Birch juice NMF 0.5-5%; aqueous, check preservatives & sugars

Saccharomyces Ferment

Yeast ferment extract with amino acids; skin conditioning agent for texture improvement, ferment filtrates may sensitize

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Salix Alba Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Aspergillus Ferment

Aspergillus ferment extract; skin conditioner rich in polysaccharides; potential allergen, buffer formulation

Bacillus Ferment

Bacillus ferment extract; skin conditioner with peptides; verify sterile specs and endotoxin levels

Aspergillus/Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Sophora Japonica Flower Extract

Sophora flower extract for skin protection, common in soothing formulations.

Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Lactobacillus/rice ferment filtrate with peptides and amino acids for conditioning and film; monitor pH.

Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica/Gleditsia Sinensis Thorn/Houttuynia Cordata Extract/Phellodendron Amurense Bark/Polygonum Cuspidatum Root/Prunella Vulgaris/Torilis Japonica Extract Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract

Phaseolus angularis seed extract with antioxidant and humectant benefits; check microbial stability

Bacillus/Cordyceps Sinensis/Ganoderma Lucidum/Inonotus Obliquus/Lentinus Edodes/Phellinus Linteus/Schizophyllum Commune/Tricholoma Matsutake Extract Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Extract Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract

Bioactive ferment extract for repair and soothing; verify stability at high levels

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Lactobacillus/Milk Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Lactobacillus/Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate

Ferment filtrate; skin conditioning, needs high microbial protection.

Saccharomyces/Honey Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Alpha-Bisabolol

Calendula-derived anti-inflammatory agent; effective at low doses for sensitive skin

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

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.

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Histidine

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

Cysteine

Cysteine reducing agent at 1–5% for waving; acidic amino acid, sulfur odor possible, pH buffering needed

Methionine

Sulfur-containing amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; often used in combinations with other amino acids.

Soluble Proteoglycan

Soluble proteoglycan; moisturizes and repairs hair cuticles; requires ionic liquids or cationic polymer complexes for stable dispersion.

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulations

Propanediol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate

Emulsifier and conditioning agent; 1–3% typical, low irritancy and comedogenicity

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Xanthan Gum

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

Adenosine

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

Tricholoma Matsutake Extract

Matsutake extract with amino acids and polysaccharides for hydration and antioxidant care. Add in aqueous phase; watch heat sterilization impact on heat-sensitive polysaccharides.

Rhododendron Chrysanthum Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract

Hydrolyzed Cicer Seed Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Chlorphenesin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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