neogen Probiotics Double Action 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. Water
2. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
3. Isopentyldiol
4. Triethylhexanoin
5. Propanediol
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Niacinamide
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
10. Ethylhexylglycerin
11. Xanthan Gum
12. Tromethamine
13. Adenosine
14. Glycerin
15. Betaine
16. Allantoin
17. Trehalose
18. Panthenol
19. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
20. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
21. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
22. Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
23. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
24. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
25. Bifida Ferment Lysate
26. Xylitol
27. Juglans Regia Seed Oil
28. Lactic Acid
29. Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
30. Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
31. Honey Extract
32. Sodium PCA
33. Sodium Lactate
34. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
35. Glyceryl Caprylate
36. Arginine
37. Aspartic Acid
38. Pca
39. Phospholipids
40. Gluconic Acid
41. Ceramide 3
42. Glycine
43. Alanine
44. Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
45. Tuber Melanosporum Extract
46. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
47. Serine
48. Valine
49. Cholesterol
50. Isoleucine
51. Threonine
52. Proline
53. Tuber Magnatum Extract
54. Phenylalanine
55. Histidine
56. Phellinus Linteus Extract
57. Glutathione
58. Hyaluronic Acid
59. Beta-Glucan
60. Phytosterols
61. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
62. Sodium Hyaluronate
63. Limonene
64. Linalool
65. Water
66. Triethylhexanoin
67. Glycerin
68. 1,2-Hexanediol
69. Propanediol
70. Niacinamide
71. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
72. Butylene Glycol
73. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
74. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
75. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
76. Carbomer
77. Ethylhexylglycerin
78. Tromethamine
79. Adenosine
80. Xanthan Gum
81. Coptis Japonica Extract
82. Betaine
83. Allantoin
84. Trehalose
85. Panthenol
86. Dextrin
87. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
88. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
89. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
90. Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
91. Theobroma Cacao Extract
92. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
93. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
94. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
95. Isopentyldiol
96. Hydrolyzed Collagen
97. Squalane
98. Lactic Acid
99. Polydecene
100. Sodium PCA
101. Sodium Lactate
102. Arginine
103. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
104. Aspartic Acid
105. Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
106. Pca
107. Ceramide 3
108. Hydrogenated Lecithin
109. Acacia Senegal Gum
110. Phospholipids
111. Agar
112. Glycine
113. Alanine
114. Royal Jelly Extract
115. Propolis Extract
116. Artemisia Capillaris Extract
117. Serine
118. Valine
119. Guaiazulene
120. Cholesterol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Formulation view Water-based serum led by Lactobacillus lysate, combined with niacinamide and adenosine. Thickened with xanthan gum. Preserved with 1,2-hexanediol. Formulator note: The blend of multiple essential oils enriches scent but increases sensitization likelihood; fermentation lysates require strict sterility control.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate1,2-Hexanediol

SOLVENT

IsopentyldiolPropanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Triethylhexanoin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumTromethamineAdenosineGlycerinBetaineAllantoinTrehalosePanthenolLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilBifida Ferment LysateXylitolJuglans Regia Seed OilLactic AcidUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractStreptococcus Thermophilus FermentHoney ExtractSodium PCASodium LactateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlyceryl CaprylateArginineAspartic AcidPcaPhospholipidsGluconic AcidCeramide 3GlycineAlanineMusa Sapientum Fruit ExtractTuber Melanosporum ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractSerineValineCholesterolIsoleucineThreonineProlineTuber Magnatum ExtractPhenylalanineHistidinePhellinus Linteus ExtractGlutathioneHyaluronic AcidBeta-GlucanPhytosterolsHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium HyaluronateLimoneneLinaloolWaterTriethylhexanoinGlycerin1,2-HexanediolPropanediolNiacinamideCetyl EthylhexanoateButylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCoco-Caprylate/CapratePolyglyceryl-10 LaurateCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinTromethamineAdenosineXanthan GumCoptis Japonica ExtractBetaineAllantoinTrehalosePanthenolDextrinLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilAniba Rosaeodora Wood OilTheobroma Cacao ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilLactobacillus Ferment LysateIsopentyldiolHydrolyzed CollagenSqualaneLactic AcidPolydeceneSodium PCASodium LactateArginineOlea Europaea Fruit OilAspartic AcidAdansonia Digitata Seed OilPcaCeramide 3Hydrogenated LecithinAcacia Senegal GumPhospholipidsAgarGlycineAlanineRoyal Jelly ExtractPropolis ExtractArtemisia Capillaris ExtractSerineValineGuaiazuleneCholesterol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

Isopentyldiol

Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Propanediol

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

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Adenosine

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

Glycerin

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

Betaine

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Trehalose

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

Panthenol

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

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

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

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

Not decoded yet

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Bifida Ferment Lysate

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

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Juglans Regia Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Lactic Acid

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

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Kelp extract; algal polysaccharides. Hydrating and film-forming, verify compatibility in high-salt formulas.

Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment

Lactic acid and peptide ferment; moisturizing and microbiome balancing, check pH stability.

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Aspartic Acid

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

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Gluconic Acid

Chelating agent for metal stability; mild AHA properties; monitor pH impact.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Glycine

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

Alanine

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

Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract

Fruit extract for skin conditioning; check formulation stability.

Tuber Melanosporum Extract

Not decoded yet

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Serine

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

Valine

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

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Isoleucine

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

Threonine

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

Proline

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

Tuber Magnatum Extract

White truffle extract used for skin conditioning and antioxidant benefits from a fungal source.

Phenylalanine

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

Histidine

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

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Phellinus linteus polysaccharide at 0.1–0.5% in water phase; boosts hydration, low allergenicity

Glutathione

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

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Beta-Glucan

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

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

Water

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

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

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

Propanediol

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

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.

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Adenosine

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Coptis Japonica Extract

Coptis japonica root extract with berberine for sebum control and antimicrobial action; limit concentration to avoid sensitization.

Betaine

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Trehalose

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

Panthenol

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

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

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

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil

Not decoded yet

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

Isopentyldiol

Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Lactic Acid

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

Polydecene

Not decoded yet

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

Aspartic Acid

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

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil

Babassu/baobab seed oil, emollient; high oleic/palmitic, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants, store in dark.

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Agar

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems

Glycine

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

Alanine

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

Royal Jelly Extract

Royal jelly extract for skin conditioning; contains animal proteins, contraindicated for bee allergies

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Artemisia Capillaris Extract

Traditional herb extract used for soothing/conditioning; batch variability and allergen risk need monitoring

Serine

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

Valine

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

Guaiazulene

Potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; blue powder, used in soothing formulas

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

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