neostrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum
neostrata Neostrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum lists 46 ingredients on its label, 42 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
- Alcohol Denat
- Butylene Glycol
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Polysorbate 80
- Dimethicone Peg-7 Phosphate
- Glycerin
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Oligopeptide-34
- Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf Extract
- Veronica Officinalis Extract
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Malva Sylvestris Extract
- Primula Veris Extract
- Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
- Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract
- Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
- Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Hedychium Spicatum Extract
- Jasminum Officinale Flower/ Leaf Extract
- Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Polianthes Tuberosa Extract
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Sodium Oleate
- Disodium Edta
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Chlorphenesin
- Limonene
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Linalool
- Benzyl Alcohol
Highlights
Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains parabensContains PEGContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- DENATURANT
- Polysorbate 80Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Dimethicone Peg-7 Phosphate
- BLEACHING
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Other ingredients
Oligopeptide-34Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf ExtractVeronica Officinalis ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractMalva Sylvestris ExtractPrimula Veris ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractEugenia Caryophyllus Flower ExtractElettaria Cardamomum Seed ExtractTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPlumeria Rubra Flower ExtractGardenia Tahitensis Flower ExtractPrunus Armeniaca Fruit ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractHedychium Spicatum ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower/ Leaf ExtractHibiscus Abelmoschus ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolianthes Tuberosa ExtractHydroxyethylcelluloseHydrogenated LecithinSodium BisulfiteSodium OleateDisodium EdtaAmmonium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinLimoneneHydroxycitronellalLinaloolBenzyl Alcohol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Glucosamine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone Peg-7 Phosphate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Oligopeptide-34 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Veronica Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Achillea Millefolium Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Malva Sylvestris Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Primula Veris Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract | ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract | TONIC, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract | 皮肤调理剂，香氛 | — | Green |
| Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hedychium Spicatum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Jasminum Officinale Flower/ Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polianthes Tuberosa Extract | FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Bisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Oleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/4 | 5 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Acetyl Glucosamine
- Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Dimethicone Peg-7 Phosphate
- Dimethicone PEG-7 phosphate; emulsifier and cleansing aid; check silicone/PEG compatibility
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Oligopeptide-34
- Not decoded yet
- Eucommia Ulmoides Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Veronica Officinalis Extract
- Veronica officinalis extract, soothing and anti-inflammatory; botanical extract, potential allergy in some individuals
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.
- Malva Sylvestris Extract
- Malva sylvestris extract, soothing astringent; polysaccharide-rich, low irritancy, check solvent residues.
- Primula Veris Extract
- Primrose extract, anti-irritation; 0.1–0.5% typical, data limited, sensitization caution
- Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
- Lady's mantle extract; botanical astringent, used in skin care and soothing formulas, low concentration.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
- Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
- Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.
- Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
- Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
- Clove flower extract containing eugenol (allergen); astringent and antimicrobial properties; high concentrations may irritate oral mucosa.
- Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
- Cardamom seed extract, plant-based tonic and perfume; may contain natural allergens, use caution in sensitive skin.
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
- Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
- Aromatic skin conditioning extract; contains fragrance allergens, test for sensitivity.
- Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract
- Soothing/conditioning plumeria extract; plant allergen watch
- Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
- Tahitian Gardenia flower extract, plant-based skincare and fragrance; may contain fragrance allergens, label required for leave-on products.
- Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
- Fruit extract rich in vitamins and enzymes for skin conditioning; prone to discoloration at high pH, add antioxidants
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.
- Hedychium Spicatum Extract
- Zingiber plant extract for skin conditioning; may contain irritants, control concentration
- Jasminum Officinale Flower/ Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
- Abelmoschus extract, mucopolysaccharides, natural humectant; label as fragrance if so, assess sensitivity.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Polianthes Tuberosa Extract
- Polianthes extract; film-forming and fragrance. Contains fragrance compounds, potential allergen for sensitive skin.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Sodium Bisulfite
- Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use
- Sodium Oleate
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Ammonium Hydroxide
- Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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