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. Methylpropanediol
4. Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
5. Niacinamide
6. Chondrus Crispus Powder
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Betaine
10. Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
11. Hydroxyacetophenone
12. Allantoin
13. Glucomannan
14. Xanthan Gum
15. Laureth-21
16. Panthenol
17. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
18. Propanediol
19. Cellulose Gum
20. Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
21. Fragrance
22. Potassium Chloride
23. Dextrin
24. Adenosine
25. Hydrolyzed Collagen
26. Cyanocobalamin
27. Ascorbic Acid
28. Sodium Dna
29. Tocopherol
30. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
31. Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide
32. Acetyl Octapeptide-3
33. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
34. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
35. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
36. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
37. Carnosine
38. Copper Tripeptide-1
39. Nonapeptide-1
40. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
41. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
42. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived

Formulation view High-strength niacinamide gel enriched with peptides and antioxidants. Thickened with carob gum and xanthan, plus glucomannan for film feel. Contains vitamin C derivatives. Targets firming and anti-aging; factories focus on multi-component stability.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

FILM FORMING

Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ABRASIVE

Chondrus Crispus Powder

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

BetaineCeratonia Siliqua GumHydroxyacetophenoneAllantoinGlucomannanXanthan GumLaureth-21PanthenolPolyglyceryl-10 LauratePropanediolCellulose GumCyamopsis Tetragonoloba GumFragrancePotassium ChlorideDextrinAdenosineHydrolyzed CollagenCyanocobalaminAscorbic AcidSodium DnaTocopherolAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Ascorbic Acid PolypeptideAcetyl Octapeptide-3Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9CarnosineCopper Tripeptide-1Nonapeptide-1Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Skim through

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer

Film-forming agent providing slip and hold; may increase skin occlusion

Niacinamide

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

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Seaweed powder for gentle physical exfoliation; absorbs water; for scrubs and care, no chemical irritation.

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Locust bean gum thickener/emulsifier; viscous at high levels, check batch consistency.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Glucomannan

Glucomannan; thickener and humectant. High-MW, boosts gel and film feel, hygroscopic.

Xanthan Gum

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

Laureth-21

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Propanediol

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

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

Guar gum, natural thickener/stabiliser at 0.5–2%; biodegradable, dry film may feel astringent

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Potassium Chloride

Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.

Dextrin

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

Adenosine

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

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 derivative, antioxidant and skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires light-protective packaging, water-soluble

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Sodium Dna

Water-soluble polymer for hydration and film feel; often claimed for repair support

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

Matrixyl; stimulates ECM synthesis for firming/repair, requires adequate dosage.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5

Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, a moisturizing peptide that enhances skin hydration via hydrolysis, typically mild, used to improve dryness

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9

Not decoded yet

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Nonapeptide-1

Nonapeptide-1 for hair/skin conditioning; enhances shine and strength, low irritation.

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

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