guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Sleeping Serum
guerlain Guerlain Orchidée Impériale The Sleeping Serum lists 22 ingredients on its label, 21 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
- Glycerin
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Pentylene Glycol
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Butylene Glycol
- Gastrodia Elata Root Extract
- Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Parfum
- Adenosine
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
- Tropaeolum Majus Extract
- Linalool
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Tocopherol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- BHT
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene GlycolPhalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
Gastrodia Elata Root ExtractTocopheryl AcetateParfumAdenosineCaprylyl GlycolKigelia Africana Fruit ExtractTropaeolum Majus ExtractLinaloolAcetyl Hexapeptide-8CitronellolGeraniolTocopherolEthylhexylglycerinBHT
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gastrodia Elata Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract | HUMECTANT | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tropaeolum Majus Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Gastrodia Elata Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Phalaenopsis Amabilis Extract
- Phalaenopsis amabilis extract, acts as humectant. Specific actives undisclosed; check compatibility and impact on clarity at high levels.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
- Kigelia africana fruit extract, skin conditioner; watch microbial limits.
- Tropaeolum Majus Extract
- Tropaneolum majus extract, traditional soothing and astringent; contains trace essential oils, assess irritation risk for sensitive skin.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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