glowbiotics Acne Clarifying + Refining Treatment
glowbiotics Glowbiotics Acne Clarifying + Refining Treatment lists 12 ingredients on its label, 9 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.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycolic Acid
- Polyquaternium-10
- Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine
- Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13
- Rice/Saccharomyces Lyce/Lactobacillis Ferment Lysate Filtrate
- Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
- Pentylene Glycol
- Potassium Hydroxide
Highlights
Contains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based exfoliating serum with glycolic acid as the core active, paired with licorice extract for soothing. Includes peptides and ferment filtrate. pH adjusted with potassium hydroxide. Suitable for oily or thick skin. Formulator's note: Acid concentration and pH control are critical; eucalyptus oil provides cooling but may irritate sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic Acid
- ANTISTATIC
- Polyquaternium-10
- FRAGRANCE
- Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
- BLEACHING
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidPentylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl GlycineMyristoyl Tetrapeptide-13Rice/Saccharomyces Lyce/Lactobacillis Ferment Lysate FiltratePotassium Hydroxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Oil | FRAGRANCE | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rice/Saccharomyces Lyce/Lactobacillis Ferment Lysate Filtrate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
- Eucalyptus oil for cooling sensation and fragrance; use low concentration for sensitive skin to avoid irritation
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine
- Not decoded yet
- Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-13
- Not decoded yet
- Rice/Saccharomyces Lyce/Lactobacillis Ferment Lysate Filtrate
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
- Bioactive marker in Evening Primrose Oil, antioxidant and soothing; used at low levels
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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