obagi Kinetin+ Rejuvenating Serum
obagi Obagi Kinetin+ Rejuvenating Serum lists 29 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Water
- Propanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- PEG-12
- Glyceryl Dimyristate
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Sorbitan Laurate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Xanthan Gum
- Cellulose Gum
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Glycerin
- Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
- Lecithin
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
- Kinetin
- Zeatin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Dilauryl Citrate
- Baicalin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
- Ergothioneine
- Tetrapeptide-26
Highlights
Contains fragranceContains PEG
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbitan Laurate
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- BINDING
- Xanthan GumCellulose Gum
- ABRASIVE
- Oryza Sativa Extract
Other ingredients
PEG-12Glyceryl DimyristateMethyl Gluceth-20EthoxydiglycolGlycerinMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractLecithinPolyglyceryl-4 LaurateKinetinZeatinEthylhexylglycerinBiosaccharide Gum-1Citric AcidSodium HyaluronateDilauryl CitrateBaicalin1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolInulin Lauryl CarbamateErgothioneineTetrapeptide-26
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Dimyristate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sorbitan Laurate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose Gum | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Extract | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, BULKING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Ethoxydiglycol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/297 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Kinetin | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Zeatin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Biosaccharide Gum-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dilauryl Citrate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Baicalin | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Inulin Lauryl Carbamate | EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ergothioneine | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrapeptide-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- 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
- PEG-12
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Dimyristate
- Not decoded yet
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Sorbitan Laurate
- O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Cellulose Gum
- Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.
- Oryza Sativa Extract
- Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
- Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
- Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, a mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin.
- Kinetin
- Plant cytokinin used as a skin conditioning agent at low concentrations.
- Zeatin
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Dilauryl Citrate
- Not decoded yet
- Baicalin
- Baicalein derivative; antioxidant and soothing; water-soluble, often paired with enhancers for anti-aging
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
- Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation
- Ergothioneine
- Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.
- Tetrapeptide-26
- Not decoded yet
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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