3lab Super Face 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
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Glycerin
4. Dimethicone
5. Propanediol
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
8. Lactobacillus Ferment
9. Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
10. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
11. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
12. Methyl Gluceth-20
13. Polymethyl Methacrylate
14. SH-Polypeptide-7
15. Copper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate
16. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
17. Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
18. Croton Lechleri Resin Extract
19. Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
20. Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
21. Oligopeptide-68
22. Lysolecithin
23. Lysophosphatidic Acid
24. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
25. Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
26. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19
27. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
28. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
29. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
30. Caffeyl Glucoside
31. Pisum Sativum Extract
32. Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
33. Chrysanthemum Indicum Callus Culture Extract
34. Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
35. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
36. Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
37. Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
38. Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
39. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
40. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
41. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
42. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
43. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
44. Beta-Glucan
45. Bisabolol
46. Ceramide 3
47. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
48. Sodium Hyaluronate
49. Solanum Muricatum Fruit Extract
50. Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
51. Ocimum Basilicum Extract
52. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
53. Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
54. Glucosamine Hcl
55. Cyclohexasiloxane
56. Tocopheryl Acetate
57. Adenosine
58. Squalane
59. Amino-Esters-1
60. PEG-100 Stearate
61. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
62. Glyceryl Stearate
63. Isomalt
64. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
65. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
66. Lecithin
67. Isohexadecane
68. Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
69. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
70. Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
71. Dextran
72. Polysorbate 80
73. Carbomer
74. Polysorbate 20
75. Sodium Oleate
76. Phytosterols
77. Xanthan Gum
78. Polyvinyl Alcohol
79. Hydrogenated Lecithin
80. Pearl Powder
81. Tin Oxide
82. Titanium Dioxide
83. Sodium Phosphate
84. Sodium Chloride
85. EDTA
86. Disodium EDTA
87. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

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

Formulation view Aqueous serum with silicones, stem cells, peptides, and trehalose. Texture adjusted by crosslinked silicones and polymethyl methacrylate. Ideal for dry or mature skin. Factory observation: high active loads are pH-sensitive; precise isoelectric point control is required to maintain clarity and viscosity.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCamellia Japonica Seed Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SOLVENT

Propanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Lactobacillus Ferment

Other ingredients

Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 DimethiconeDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerHydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerMethyl Gluceth-20Polymethyl MethacrylateSH-Polypeptide-7Copper Heptapeptide-14 PantothenateMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractHeptapeptide-15 PalmitateCroton Lechleri Resin ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell ExtractDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateOligopeptide-68LysolecithinLysophosphatidic AcidPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment FiltratePalmitoyl Hexapeptide-19Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractPalmitoyl OligopeptideDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCaffeyl GlucosidePisum Sativum ExtractBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem ExtractChrysanthemum Indicum Callus Culture ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel OilCichorium Intybus Root ExtractLawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia OilMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractBeta-GlucanBisabololCeramide 3Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractSodium HyaluronateSolanum Muricatum Fruit ExtractHydrolyzed Pea ProteinOcimum Basilicum ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractGlucosamine HclCyclohexasiloxaneTocopheryl AcetateAdenosineSqualaneAmino-Esters-1PEG-100 StearateOlea Europaea Fruit OilGlyceryl StearateIsomaltSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideLecithinIsohexadecaneDiethylhexyl SyringylidenemalonateSynthetic FluorphlogopiteLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid CopolymerDextranPolysorbate 80CarbomerPolysorbate 20Sodium OleatePhytosterolsXanthan GumPolyvinyl AlcoholHydrogenated LecithinPearl PowderTin OxideTitanium DioxideSodium PhosphateSodium ChlorideEDTADisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Propanediol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone

Modified silicone emulsifier/surfactant for silky feel and oil emulsification; contains PEG/PPG, caution for sensitive skin, non-comedogenic.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

SH-Polypeptide-7

Not decoded yet

Copper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate

Not decoded yet

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate

Not decoded yet

Croton Lechleri Resin Extract

Resin extract for skin conditioning; monitor for sensitivity in reactive skin

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract

Not decoded yet

Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate

Not decoded yet

Oligopeptide-68

Not decoded yet

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Lysophosphatidic Acid

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19

Not decoded yet

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Caffeyl Glucoside

Caffeoyl glucoside, water-soluble antioxidant and skin conditioner; protects formulation from oxidation.

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

Water-soluble botanical extract acting as humectant for oral or facial care; evaluate for potential natural allergens in the extract.

Chrysanthemum Indicum Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Extract for basic emollience; usually low-level, check extract solvent residues

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

Essential oil, scent regulator; III/351 allergen, labeling required.

Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Chicory root extract with fragrance and skin-conditioning roles; plant-derived, confirm extraction process.

Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

Jasmine flower extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergens, restricted in leave-on products under EU regulations, label required.

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Beta-Glucan

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Solanum Muricatum Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Pea Protein

Hydrolyzed pea protein; plant-based conditioner/antistatic. Use at 1-3%; requires preservatives.

Ocimum Basilicum Extract

Basil extract for antioxidant and conditioning; contains essential oil components, may sensitize at high levels or with allergens.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Coccinia indica fruit extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, low irritation.

Glucosamine Hcl

Glucosamine hydrochloride for anti-static and hair conditioning; highly water-soluble, minimal skin irritation risk.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Adenosine

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Amino-Esters-1

Not decoded yet

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Isohexadecane

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

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

New UV filter (UVA/UVB); EU limits 2.8%/1.4%, potential sensitizer, stability required

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

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

Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer

AHA copolymer; exfoliating, requires buffering agents.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Polysorbate 80

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polysorbate 20

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

Sodium Oleate

Not decoded yet

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Xanthan Gum

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

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Pearl Powder

Ground pearl powder used for pigmentation or opacification; ensure fineness and purity.

Tin Oxide

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

EDTA

Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

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