sooryehan The Black 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. Glycerin
3. Dimethicone
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
7. Propanediol
8. Sorbitol
9. Serine
10. Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
11. Panthenol
12. PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
13. Hydrogenated Lecithin
14. Propylene Glycol
15. Niacinamide
16. Carbomer
17. Tromethamine
18. Trehalose
19. Silica
20. Dipropylene Glycol
21. Lactobacillus Ferment
22. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
23. Adenosine
24. Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
25. Pentylene Glycol
26. Natto Gum
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Trisodium EDTA
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Amodimethicone
31. Disodium EDTA
32. Sodium Hydroxide
33. Arginine
34. Allantoin
35. Dextrin
36. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
37. Citric Acid
38. Biosaccharide Gum-1
39. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
40. Sodium Lactate
41. Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
42. Yeast Extract
43. Honey
44. Polysorbate 20
45. Beta-Glucan
46. Angelica Gigas Root Extract
47. Yeast Beta-Glucan
48. Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
49. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
50. Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
51. Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
52. Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
53. Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
54. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
55. Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
56. Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
57. Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
58. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
59. Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
60. Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
61. Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
62. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
63. Sodium Chloride
64. Methionine
65. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
66. Paeonol
67. Disodium Phosphate
68. Sodium Phosphate
69. Fragrance
70. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSorbitol

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

SerineCaprylic/Capric/Succinic TriglyceridePanthenolPEG/PPG-17/6 CopolymerHydrogenated LecithinPropylene GlycolNiacinamideCarbomerTromethamineTrehaloseSilicaDipropylene GlycolLactobacillus FermentCurcuma Longa Root ExtractAdenosineDimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate CrosspolymerPentylene GlycolNatto GumSodium HyaluronateTrisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinAmodimethiconeDisodium EDTASodium HydroxideArginineAllantoinDextrinTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractCitric AcidBiosaccharide Gum-1Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSodium LactateAureobasidium Pullulans FermentYeast ExtractHoneyPolysorbate 20Beta-GlucanAngelica Gigas Root ExtractYeast Beta-GlucanAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractAstragalus Membranaceus Root ExtractPinus Densiflora Leaf ExtractCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractSchisandra Chinensis Fruit ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateOphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractZiziphus Jujuba Fruit ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Sodium ChlorideMethioninePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7PaeonolDisodium PhosphateSodium PhosphateFragranceLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

Propanediol

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

Sorbitol

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

Serine

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

Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride

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

Panthenol

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

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Trehalose

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Adenosine

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

Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

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

Natto Gum

Natto gum, film-forming; 0.1–0.5% typical, low irritation, low sensitization

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Amodimethicone

Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Arginine

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Dextrin

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

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Citric Acid

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

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

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment

Microbial fermentation filtrate for conditioning; check pH and microbial limits.

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Honey

Humectant/emollient; contains sugars requiring preservation, contraindicated for bee product allergies.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Beta-Glucan

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

Angelica Gigas Root Extract

Angelica gigas root extract; traditional care; coumarins present, note photosensitivity.

Yeast Beta-Glucan

Yeast beta-glucan for barrier and hydration at 0.1–1%; high viscosity, dilute before use.

Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract

Not decoded yet

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

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

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Astragalus root extract for antioxidant and barrier-support conditioning

Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract

Pine leaf extract with antioxidant polyphenols; claimed antimicrobial and antioxidant; plant-based, watch for individual allergies.

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Cornelian cherry fruit extract, flavonoid-rich; low-level emollient; verify allergenicity

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Dioscorea root extract used for moisturizing and repairing, boosts hydration.

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Goji berry extract rich in antioxidants; used for antioxidant and skin protection benefits.

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract

Paeon lactiflora root extract with paeoniflorin; 0.1–1%, skin conditioning; watch oxidizers.

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Chinese herb extract used as a traditional tonic and skin conditioner.

Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract

Schisandra fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains lignans, generally well-tolerated.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Botanical humectant; soothing; requires preservative; high-concentration allergen risk.

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Amur cork tree bark, alkaloid rich; mild irritant, control dosage, avoid strong acids.

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Natural antioxidant extract; polyphenols, prone to browning.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Methionine

Sulfur-containing amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; often used in combinations with other amino acids.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Paeonol

Not decoded yet

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Linalool

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

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