lumen Radiant Youth Pressed 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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Niacinamide
5. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
6. Octyldodecyl Myristate
7. Betaine
8. Canola Oil
9. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
10. Squalane
11. Butylene Glycol
12. C12-16 Alcohols
13. Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
14. Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
15. Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
16. Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
17. Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Polyurethane-39
20. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
21. Cetearyl Alcohol
22. Hydrogenated Lecithin
23. Palmitic Acid
24. Tocopherol
25. Polyisobutene
26. Dimethicone
27. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
28. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Pentylene Glycol
32. PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
33. Adenosine
34. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
35. Citric Acid
36. Xanthan Gum
37. Ceramide NP
38. Gluconolactone
39. Ceramide AP
40. Phytosphingosine
41. Cholesterol
42. Sodium Benzoate
43. Carbomer
44. Caprylyl Glycol
45. Potassium Sorbate
46. N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
47. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
48. Calcium Gluconate
49. Ceramide EOP
50. Parfum
51. (Ci 77492
52. Ci 77491) Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateOctyldodecyl MyristateCanola Oil

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

Other ingredients

Hydrogenated Vegetable OilSqualaneButylene GlycolC12-16 AlcoholsAvena Sativa Kernel OilVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit ExtractVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed OilRubus Chamaemorus Fruit ExtractCalluna Vulgaris Flower ExtractPhenoxyethanolPolyurethane-39Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated LecithinPalmitic AcidTocopherolPolyisobuteneDimethiconeHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSodium Lauroyl LactylateEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTAPentylene GlycolPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherAdenosineHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCitric AcidXanthan GumCeramide NPGluconolactoneCeramide APPhytosphingosineCholesterolSodium BenzoateCarbomerCaprylyl GlycolPotassium SorbateN-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 AcetateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCalcium GluconateCeramide EOPParfum(Ci 77492Ci 77491) Iron Oxides

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Lightweight ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; acts as an emollient.

Betaine

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

Canola Oil

Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Butylene Glycol

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

C12-16 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol mix for conditioning and stability; very low comedogenicity, enhances feel.

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Oat kernel oil for skin conditioning; moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract rich in polyphenols; antioxidant at <2%; stable profile with low irritation risk

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polyurethane-39

Not decoded yet

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Tocopherol

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

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Dimethicone

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Disodium EDTA

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

PEG-containing non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; monitor PEG contamination and sensitive skin compatibility.

Adenosine

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Xanthan Gum

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

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate

Collagen-mimetic peptide for anti-wrinkle; low concentration use requires light and oxidative protection

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Calcium Gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

(Ci 77492

Not decoded yet

Ci 77491) Iron Oxides

Not decoded yet

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