pleasing The Pearlescent Illuminating 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/Eau/Aqua
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Dipropylene Glycol
5. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
6. Phenoxyethanol
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Agar
9. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
10. Xanthan Gum
11. PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
12. Beta-Glucan
13. Propanediol
14. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
15. Panthenol
16. Titanium Dioxide
17. Algin
18. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
19. Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
20. Menthyl Lactate
21. Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide
22. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
23. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
24. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Caprylyl Glycol
27. Sodium Polyacrylate
28. Iron Oxides
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Tin Oxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Clear gel with mica suspension for shine, thickened by carbomer and xanthan gum. Features beta-glucan and panthenol for soothing, plus mentholactate for cooling. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Suits those seeking instant luminosity and refreshment; dry skin may need occlusives. Formulator note: Multi-polymer hydration requires precise sequencing, while uniform mica dispersion in clear gel is a processing challenge.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Eau/Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

BINDING

Agar

Other ingredients

Synthetic FluorphlogopiteXanthan GumPEG/PPG-17/6 CopolymerBeta-GlucanPropanediolBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilanePanthenolTitanium DioxideAlginPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilMethyl Diisopropyl PropionamideMenthyl LactateEthyl Menthane CarboxamideHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolSodium PolyacrylateIron OxidesDisodium EDTATin Oxide

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Ingredients explained

Water/Eau/Aqua

Water, the base solvent; must meet microbial standards, the primary component in most formulations.

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Phenoxyethanol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Agar

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

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

Beta-Glucan

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

Propanediol

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

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Panthenol

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Algin

Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide

Fragrance ingredient providing herbal or fruity notes; used in low doses; potential allergen, compliance labeling required.

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide

Cooling agent; immediate tingle, recommend 0.1-0.3% usage

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Disodium EDTA

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

Tin Oxide

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

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