ouidad Bye Bye Dry Serum
ouidad Ouidad Bye Bye Dry Serum lists 64 ingredients on its label, 60 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Acetamide Mea
- Hexylene Glycol
- Niacinamide
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Propanediol
- Arginine
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Glycine Soja Germ Extract
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
- Cleome Gynandra Leaf Extract
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Geranium Maculatum Extract
- Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Fructose
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Extract
- Glucose
- Inositol
- Sucrose
- Trehalose
- Potassium Sorbate
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Glycine Max Seed Extract
- Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
- Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Tocopherol
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Carbomer
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Cellulose
- Mannitol
- Lactose
- Lactic Acid
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Sodium Benzoate
- Gluconolactone
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sodium Citrate
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
- Calcium Gluconate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Disodium EDTA
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Limonene
- Ci 16035
- Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499
- Ci 77891
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Water-based serum with glycerin and polyols. High-concentration niacinamide paired with skullcap root and aloe extracts targets antioxidants and soothing. Includes retinyl palmitate and various vitamin derivatives. Contains soy and wheat germ extracts. Ideal for combination or aging-prone skin. Formulators must monitor niacinamide purity and protein stability to prevent precipitation, while managing retinyl palmitate photo-sensitivity and oxidation.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Hexylene Glycol
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- ASTRINGENT
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- ANTISTATIC
- Arginine
Other ingredients
Acetamide MeaAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractGlycine Soja Germ ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractCleome Gynandra Leaf ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilGeranium Maculatum ExtractTaraxacum Officinale Leaf ExtractSambucus Nigra Flower ExtractHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractFructoseRetinyl PalmitateTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl PalmitateHydrolyzed Cottonseed ExtractGlucoseInositolSucroseTrehalosePotassium SorbateOryza Sativa ExtractGlycine Max Seed ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractChenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractTocopherolPPG-26-Buteth-26PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCarbomerAminomethyl PropanolEthylhexylglycerinCelluloseMannitolLactoseLactic AcidHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseSodium BenzoateGluconolactoneSodium HyaluronateSodium SulfiteSodium CitrateAluminum HydroxideCitric AcidCalcium GluconatePhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTAFragrance/ParfumHexyl CinnamalLimoneneCi 16035Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77891
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Acetamide Mea | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Germ Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 | Green |
| Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Cleome Gynandra Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chondrus Crispus Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Geranium Maculatum Extract | TONIC | 0 | Green |
| Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract | REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Fructose | HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glucose | HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Inositol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Trehalose | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING | 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Oryza Sativa Extract | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Glycine Max Seed Extract | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Panax Ginseng Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| PPG-26-Buteth-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Cellulose | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Mannitol | BINDING, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Lactose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Sulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 1 | Yellow |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Calcium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 | Yellow |
| Ci 16035 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/32 (CI 16035) III/191 (Curry Red) | 3 | Green |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Acetamide Mea
- Not decoded yet
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Glycine Soja Germ Extract
- Soy germ extract with proteins and lipids for hydration; soy is a common allergen, labeling required.
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
- Wheat germ extract, nutrient-rich; contains gluten, test for sensitivity.
- Cleome Gynandra Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Chondrus Crispus Extract
- Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
- Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic
- Geranium Maculatum Extract
- Geranium extract for toning; botanical actives, watch batch variation and potential allergenicity.
- Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
- Taraxacum leaf extract for soothing; plant extract may contain particulates, filtration needed.
- Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
- Plant extract for soothing and toning; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.
- Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
- Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Fructose
- Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Glucose
- Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.
- Inositol
- Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.
- Trehalose
- Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin
- Glycine Max Seed Extract
- Soybean extract for hair and skin conditioning and protection; contains plant proteins.
- Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
- Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.
- Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
- Quinoa seed extract, protein/polypeptide conditioner; water-soluble, check charge interactions with actives.
- Panax Ginseng Root Extract
- Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- PPG-26-Buteth-26
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Cellulose
- Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility
- Mannitol
- Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation
- Lactose
- Low-irritant humectant and skin conditioner, common in gentle formulations.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Sodium Sulfite
- Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Calcium Gluconate
- Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Ci 16035
- Azo hair dye component, requires alkaline activation. Restricted to professional hair use, not for daily wash.
- Ci 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77499
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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