b-lab Matcha Hydrating Clear 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. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
3. Methylpropanediol
4. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
5. Glycerin
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Niacinamide
8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
9. Polyglycerin-3
10. Laminaria Japonica Extract
11. Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
12. Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
13. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
14. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
15. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
16. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
17. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
18. Hydrogenated Lecithin
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Cyclohexasiloxane
21. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
22. Carbomer
23. Allantoin
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Tromethamine
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Beta-Glucan
28. Polyquaternium-51
29. Fructooligosaccharides
30. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
31. Hydroxyacetophenone
32. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains silicones

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract1,2-Hexanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Other ingredients

Polyglycerin-3Laminaria Japonica ExtractEclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf WaterHydrogenated LecithinSodium HyaluronateCyclohexasiloxaneAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerCarbomerAllantoinXanthan GumTromethamineDisodium EDTABeta-GlucanPolyquaternium-51FructooligosaccharidesHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydroxyacetophenoneEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

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

Glycerin

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

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Eclipta prostrata leaf extract; polyphenols, 0.1–1%; antioxidant and soothing, stable in water, batch color variability

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Amur cork tree bark, alkaloid rich; mild irritant, control dosage, avoid strong acids.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

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

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

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.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Green tea leaf water containing polyphenols; offers soothing, astringent, and antioxidant effects, often a base for toners.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Xanthan Gum

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Disodium EDTA

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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