givenchy Le Soin Noir 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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
5. Alcohol
6. Lauroyl Lysine
7. Maltitol
8. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
9. Squalane
10. PEG-32
11. PEG-8
12. Pentylene Glycol
13. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
14. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
15. Chlorphenesin
16. Maltodextrin
17. Parfum
18. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
19. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
20. Ci 77891
21. Ascorbyl Glucoside
22. Hydroxyacetophenone
23. Lecithin
24. Sodium Hydroxide
25. Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
26. Hydrolyzed Soy Flour
27. Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
28. Biosaccharide Gum-2
29. Adenosine
30. Sodium Benzoate
31. Sorbitol
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Biosaccharide Gum-1
34. Algin
35. Bacillus Ferment
36. Polyvinyl Alcohol
37. Potassium Sorbate
38. Cellulose Gum
39. Tin Oxide
40. Skeletonema Costatum Extract
41. Citric Acid
42. Ascorbyl Palmitate
43. Tocopherol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Lauroyl Lysine

HUMECTANT

Maltitol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Other ingredients

SqualanePEG-32PEG-8Pentylene GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractChlorphenesinMaltodextrinParfumPEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateSynthetic FluorphlogopiteCi 77891Ascorbyl GlucosideHydroxyacetophenoneLecithinSodium HydroxidePyrus Cydonia Seed ExtractHydrolyzed Soy FlourAlcaligenes PolysaccharidesBiosaccharide Gum-2AdenosineSodium BenzoateSorbitolXanthan GumBiosaccharide Gum-1AlginBacillus FermentPolyvinyl AlcoholPotassium SorbateCellulose GumTin OxideSkeletonema Costatum ExtractCitric AcidAscorbyl PalmitateTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride

Ester-based emulsifier and emollient; oil phase component, aids emulsification and improves skin feel, low comedogenicity.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Lauroyl Lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Maltitol

Sugar alcohol humectant and emollient; tacky at high levels, limit load.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

PEG-32

Not decoded yet

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

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

Chlorphenesin

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Soy Flour

Soy-derived peptide humectant for skin conditioning; caution for soy allergies.

Alcaligenes Polysaccharides

Bacterial polysaccharide; humectant and emulsion stabilizer; bio-based, low sensitization; verify batch consistency

Biosaccharide Gum-2

Not decoded yet

Adenosine

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Xanthan Gum

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Algin

Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility

Bacillus Ferment

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

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Skeletonema Costatum Extract

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

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