scarlett Glowtening Serum
scarlett Scarlett Glowtening Serum lists 45 ingredients on its label, 34 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.
- Aqua
- Olea Europaea Husk Oil
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Propanediol
- Niacinamide
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Glyserin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Allantoin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyacrylamide
- Olus Oil
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Ceteareth-33
- Tranexamic Acid
- Lauric Acid
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
- Disodium EDTA
- PEG-75 Stearate
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Steareth-21
- Steareth-2
- PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
- Poloxamer 407
- Laureth-7
- Myristic Acid
- Steareth-20
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
- Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
- Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
- Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil
- Illicium Verum Fruit Oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Sodium Metabisulfite
Highlights
Contains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based emulsion with light esters like isopropyl myristate for a fresh feel. Core actives include high-concentration niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and licorice root. Contains aloe, calendula, and turmeric extracts. Preserved with DMDM hydantoin and hexanediol. Ideal for oily to combination skin, addressing dullness and pores, best for nighttime use.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Myristate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCetearyl Alcohol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Allantoin
Other ingredients
Olea Europaea Husk OilGlyserin1,2-HexanediolPolyacrylamideOlus OilGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractDMDM HydantoinCetearyl GlucosideC13-14 IsoparaffinGlyceryl StearateCetyl AlcoholCeteareth-33Tranexamic AcidLauric AcidCalendula Officinalis Flower OilDisodium EDTAPEG-75 StearateCaprylhydroxamic AcidOleic AcidSteareth-21Steareth-2PPG-15 Stearyl EtherPoloxamer 407Laureth-7Myristic AcidSteareth-20Pogostemon Cablin OilPelargonium Roseum Leaf OilEugenia Caryophyllus Bud OilCedrus Atlantica Wood OilCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil ExpressedLavandula Hybrida OilCinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf OilCanarium Luzonicum Gum OilIllicium Verum Fruit OilTocopheryl AcetateSodium Metabisulfite
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Husk Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Myristate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Glyserin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| Olus Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Cetearyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Ceteareth-33 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tranexamic Acid | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-75 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Steareth-21 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Steareth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PPG-15 Stearyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Poloxamer 407 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Steareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pogostemon Cablin Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/356 | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 3 · – | Green |
| Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil | PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Illicium Verum Fruit Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Olea Europaea Husk Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin
- Glyserin
- Not decoded yet
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66
- Olus Oil
- Squalane derivative or plant oil for emollience; specify exact source
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Ceteareth-33
- Not decoded yet
- Tranexamic Acid
- Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
- Calendula flower oil, used as skin conditioning agent and fragrance; plant-based, contains essential oil components, concentration needs control for sensitive skin, may be allergenic.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- PEG-75 Stearate
- PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
- Oleic Acid
- Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration
- Steareth-21
- Not decoded yet
- Steareth-2
- Not decoded yet
- PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
- PPG-15 stearyl ether emollient, improves spreadability; low-molecular PPG, slippery feel.
- Poloxamer 407
- Not decoded yet
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Steareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Pogostemon Cablin Oil
- Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.
- Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
- Clove bud oil, natural fragrance and antimicrobial; restricted III/356, eugenol allergen risk.
- Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
- Not decoded yet
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Leaf Oil
- Ceylon cinnamon leaf oil; potent fragrance with cinnamaldehyde, allergen 26, limit usage
- Canarium Luzonicum Gum Oil
- Plant essential oil for fragrance, watch out for allergenicity.
- Illicium Verum Fruit Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
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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