round-lab ROUND LAB Soybean 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. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Glycereth-26
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
7. Panthenol
8. Glycine Max Seed Extract (10
9. 032Ppm)
10. Squalane
11. Ceramide NP
12. Ceramide NS
13. Ceramide AP
14. Ceramide AS
15. Ceramide EOP
16. Hydrogenated Lecithin
17. Stearic Acid
18. Phytosphingosine
19. Cetearyl Alcohol
20. Cholesterol
21. Adenosine
22. Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
23. Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment
24. Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
25. Pantothenic Acid
26. Folic Acid
27. Pyridoxine
28. Thiamine Hcl
29. Riboflavin
30. Cyanocobalamin
31. Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
32. Niacinamide
33. Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
34. Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
35. Betaine
36. Trehalose
37. Ethylhexylglycerin
38. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
39. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
40. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
41. Butylene Glycol
42. Tocopherol
43. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
44. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
45. Tromethamine
46. Zea Mays Starch
47. Microcrystalline Cellulose
48. Ascorbyl Glucoside
49. Kaolin
50. Dextrin
51. Magnesium Chloride
52. Mannitol
53. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/CaprateSqualane

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

Other ingredients

Glycine Max Seed Extract (10032Ppm)Ceramide NPCeramide NSCeramide APCeramide ASCeramide EOPHydrogenated LecithinStearic AcidPhytosphingosineCetearyl AlcoholCholesterolAdenosineLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus/Rye Flour FermentBacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractPantothenic AcidFolic AcidPyridoxineThiamine HclRiboflavinCyanocobalaminHydroxydecyl UbiquinoneNiacinamideTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea TrifluoroacetateDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetateBetaineTrehaloseEthylhexylglycerinPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerGlyceryl Stearate CitrateButylene GlycolTocopherolTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractPolyglyceryl-3 DistearateTromethamineZea Mays StarchMicrocrystalline CelluloseAscorbyl GlucosideKaolinDextrinMagnesium ChlorideMannitolXanthan Gum

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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

Glycerin

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Glycine Max Seed Extract (10

Not decoded yet

032Ppm)

Not decoded yet

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Ceramide NP

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

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Ceramide AP

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

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Ceramide EOP

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Phytosphingosine

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cholesterol

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

Adenosine

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

Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate

Soy-fermented filtrate with prebiotics and small molecules; potential allergen, avoid for soy-sensitive individuals

Lactobacillus/Rye Flour Ferment

Not decoded yet

Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment filtrate with peptides; moisturizing and conditioning, low molecular weight for absorption.

Pantothenic Acid

B5 for antistatic, hair care, and skin barrier; water-soluble, keep light-protected.

Folic Acid

Folic acid, Vitamin B9, used for skin conditioning to support cellular metabolism

Pyridoxine

Vitamin B6, water-soluble; skin/hair conditioner/anti-static, poor light stability, protect from light.

Thiamine Hcl

Vitamin B1 hydrochloride; acts as conditioner and fragrance agent, used at low concentrations for skin health and metabolism.

Riboflavin

Vitamin B2 for color and skin care; photosensitive, requires light-shielding packaging

Cyanocobalamin

Vitamin B12 derivative, antioxidant and skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires light-protective packaging, water-soluble

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

Not decoded yet

Niacinamide

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

Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate

Complex peptide precursor for skin conditioning; limited public data, follow supplier dosage.

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Dipeptide skin conditioner for moisturizing and repair; low concentration, minimal irritation or comedogenic risk.

Betaine

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Butylene Glycol

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

Tocopherol

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

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Polyglyceryl-3 distearate; natural-origin emulsifier; mild, suitable for sensitive skin, oil phase stable.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Zea Mays Starch

Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Magnesium Chloride

Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Xanthan Gum

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

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