city-lash City Lash Lash 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. Butylene Glycol
3. 1,2-Hexanediol
4. Glycerin
5. Hydroxyacetophenone
6. Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
7. X-10
8. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
9. Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
10. Hydrolyzed Keratin
11. Panthenol
12. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
13. Biotin
14. Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
15. Hydroxyethylcellulose
16. Betaine
17. Aminomethyl Propanol
18. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
19. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
20. Dextran
21. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
22. Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract
23. Troxerutin
24. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
25. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
26. Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
27. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
28. Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
29. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
30. Echinacea Angustifolia Extract
31. Cocos Nucifera Oil
32. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
33. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
34. Sodium Hydroxide
35. Tocopheryl Acetate

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIOXIDANT

Hydroxyacetophenone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

ANTISTATIC

Hydrolyzed KeratinPanthenol

Other ingredients

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1X-10Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3BiotinPanicum Miliaceum Seed ExtractHydroxyethylcelluloseBetaineAminomethyl PropanolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceDextranRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTriticum Aestivum Seed ExtractTroxerutinTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMacrocystis Pyrifera ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractSymphytum Officinale Leaf ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractEchinacea Angustifolia ExtractCocos Nucifera OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Glycerin

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

X-10

Not decoded yet

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed keratin; small peptides; barrier repair, humectant, no pub comed data

Panthenol

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

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract

Job's tears seed extract for skin smoothing and conditioning; plant-based; low irritation for daily use

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Betaine

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

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Triticum Aestivum Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Troxerutin

Not decoded yet

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Giant kelp extract; moisturizing polysaccharides; ocean theme, check for marine allergies.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract

Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids for repair and soothing; strict content limits required to avoid liver toxicity.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Echinacea Angustifolia Extract

Echinacea angustifolia extract for soothing, moisturizing, and conditioning; used in sensitive skin care, monitor individual allergies from plant source.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

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