implora Bakuchiol 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. Butylene Glycol
3. Propylene Glycol
4. Glyserin
5. Ethoxydiglycol
6. Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract
7. Silanediol Salicylate
8. Sodium Lactate
9. Sodium PCA
10. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
11. DMDM Hydantoin
12. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
13. Tetrasodium EDTA
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Sodium Hydroxide
16. Triethanolamine
17. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
18. Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
19. Fructose
20. Glycine
21. Inositol
22. Lactic Acid
23. Niacinamide
24. Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
25. Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
26. Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
27. Urea
28. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
29. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
30. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
31. Sodium Benzoate
32. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
33. Sodium Chloride
34. Sodium Methylparaben
35. Benzoic Acid
36. Bakuchiol
37. Propyl Paraben

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains PEGContains formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains parabens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolPropylene GlycolEthoxydiglycol

BUFFERING

Sodium Lactate

ANTISTATIC

Sodium PCA

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V

DMDM Hydantoin

Other ingredients

GlyserinPsoralea Corylifolia Fruit ExtractSilanediol SalicylateHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseTetrasodium EDTA1,2-HexanediolSodium HydroxideTriethanolamineEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractFragaria Vesca Fruit ExtractFructoseGlycineInositolLactic AcidNiacinamideRibes Nigrum Fruit ExtractRubus Fruticosus Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractUreaVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit ExtractIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateSodium BenzoateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractSodium ChlorideSodium MethylparabenBenzoic AcidBakuchiolPropyl Paraben

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Glyserin

Not decoded yet

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Psoralea Corylifolia Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Silanediol Salicylate

Not decoded yet

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

DMDM Hydantoin

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.

Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract

Strawberry fruit extract; botanical astringent and conditioner, low concentration, offers antioxidant and soothing.

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Niacinamide

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

Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract

Fruit extract offering emollience, astringency, and subtle scenting in leave-on and rinse-off formulas.

Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract

Astringent and antioxidant extract; contains acids, may cause mild irritation

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract

Tannin-rich botanical extract as astringent; typically <1%, potential drying or sensitization, avoid high stacking.

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Methylparaben

Sodium Methylparaben preservative; restrict concentration, EU recommends V/12 limit, avoid in pregnancy

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol; antioxidant and conditioning. Often an A-alternative, prone to oxidation and color shift, needs stabilization.

Propyl Paraben

Not decoded yet

Related products in this category

• herbal-essences Herbal Essences Argan Oil Of Morocco Shampoo
• nacific Nacific Cotton Toner
• botanity BOTANITY Makiol Sebum Serum
• murad Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment
• sallyeander SallyeAnder Nourish Undereye Treatment
• anaplasis Anaplasis Eye Serum Puffiness & Dark Circles