SkinCeuticals a g e interrupter ultra serum
SkinCeuticals skinceuticals a g e interrupter ultra serum lists 36 ingredients on its label, 35 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
- Propylene Glycol
- Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone
- Cetearyl Isononanoate
- Isohexadecane
- PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
- Diisopropyl Sebacate
- VP/VA Copolymer
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polysilicone-11
- Cellulose
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Xanthan Gum
- Propanediol
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Panthenol
- Rhamnose
- Ectoin
- Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
- Maltodextrin
- Sorbitol
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Adenosine
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citric Acid
- Parfum/Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based serum with propylene glycol and glycerin base. Includes squalane-like esters, panthenol, adenosine, and ectoine for hydration and repair. Suitable for dry/sensitive skin. Factory note: multi-polyol system requires balancing stickiness vs. penetration; key challenge is stabilizing active ingredients without degradation.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene GlycolPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl IsononanoateIsohexadecane
Other ingredients
Diisopropyl SebacateVP/VA CopolymerHydroxyacetophenonePhenoxyethanolPolysilicone-11CelluloseHydrogenated LecithinXanthan GumPropanediolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaprylyl GlycolPanthenolRhamnoseEctoinCassia Alata Leaf ExtractMaltodextrinSorbitolVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractSodium HydroxideAdenosineTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinatePunica Granatum Fruit ExtractGentiana Lutea Root ExtractHydrolyzed Soy ProteinSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCitric AcidParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Isononanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Diisopropyl Sebacate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| VP/VA Copolymer | BINDING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polysilicone-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cellulose | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rhamnose | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ectoin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cassia Alata Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT | 2 · – | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Gentiana Lutea Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Soy Protein | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol
- Antioxidant and skin conditioning agent; effective at low levels, test for sensitivity.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Cetearyl Isononanoate
- Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
- PEG/PPG polybutylene glycerin humectant; monitor PEG oxidation and stability.
- Diisopropyl Sebacate
- Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel
- VP/VA Copolymer
- VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polysilicone-11
- Not decoded yet
- Cellulose
- Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Rhamnose
- Polysaccharide humectant for hydration; used at low levels, mild flavor aid.
- Ectoin
- Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems
- Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
- Anthraquinone-containing leaf extract; astringent and skin conditioner, anthraquinones may cause photosensitivity or irritation.
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
- Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
- Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Plant root extract for conditioning and fragrance; may impart slight bitterness, test compatibility for sensitive skin
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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