kiko Bright Lift 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. Dimethicone
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Niacinamide
5. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
6. Polysilicone-11
7. Glycerin
8. Isohexadecane
9. Xylitylglucoside
10. Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
11. Mica
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Anhydroxylitol
14. Polyacrylamide
15. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
16. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
17. C13-14 Isoparaffin
18. Xylitol
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Polysorbate 80
22. PPG-26-Buteth-26
23. Dimethiconol
24. Allantoin
25. Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract
26. PEG-10 Dimethicone
27. Parfum
28. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
29. Laureth-7
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Pentadecalactone
32. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract Root Extract)
33. Tocopheryl Acetate
34. Polysorbate 20
35. Trihydroxystearin
36. Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
37. Atelocollagen
38. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
39. Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture
40. Citronellol
41. Limonene
42. Geraniol
43. Tin Oxide
44. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains parabensContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Formulation view Silicone-water hybrid system featuring niacinamide and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate (VC derivative) for brightening and antioxidant benefits. Includes hydrating agents and botanical extracts. Smooth texture suitable for dull skin. Formulator note: Compatibility of lipophilic VC derivatives with silicone-based systems requires rigorous verification to ensure stable distribution of actives.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolXylitylglucoside

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isohexadecane

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-11Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateMicaPhenoxyethanolAnhydroxylitolPolyacrylamideAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateC13-14 IsoparaffinXylitolEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolPolysorbate 80PPG-26-Buteth-26DimethiconolAllantoinHydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber ExtractPEG-10 DimethiconeParfumPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilLaureth-7Disodium EDTAPentadecalactoneGlycyrrhiza Glabra Extract Root Extract)Tocopheryl AcetatePolysorbate 20TrihydroxystearinSodium Chondroitin SulfateAtelocollagenPortulaca Oleracea ExtractNicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell CultureCitronellolLimoneneGeraniolTin OxideCi 77891

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Butylene Glycol

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

Niacinamide

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Mild emulsifier and emollient with cleansing function; suitable for baby and sensitive skin, low irritancy.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Cationic water-soluble polymer; stabilizer and conditioner, test compatibility with anions

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Xylitol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract

Not decoded yet

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Parfum

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

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Disodium EDTA

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

Pentadecalactone

Not decoded yet

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract Root Extract)

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Polysorbate 20

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

Trihydroxystearin

Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate

Humectant and antistatic agent for skin and hair; biocompatible and low irritation. Large molecular weight limits deep penetration.

Atelocollagen

Low-MW atelocollagen for skin conditioning; works better with other humectants.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture

Tobacco cell culture with plant proteins; no traditional allergenic risk, monitor batch consistency

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Tin Oxide

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

Ci 77891

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

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