dmk Red Vein
dmk DMK Red Vein lists 17 ingredients on its label, 16 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
- Stearic Acid
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Glycerin
- Oleic Acid
- Glycosaminoglycans
- Niacin
- Phytonadione Epoxide
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Salicylic Acid
- Polysorbate 20
- Disodium EDTA
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
- Cordyceps Militaris Extract
- Lactobacillus Ferment
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Aqueous serum with soybean oil and oleic acid, featuring niacinamide, Vitamin K3 derivative, and botanicals. Non-ionic emulsifiers and chelators ensure stability. Good for mature or uneven skin. Formulator note: oil base provides slip; actives aim to even tone and firm.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glycine Soja OilOleic AcidGlycosaminoglycans
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Niacin
- ASTRINGENT
- Phytonadione Epoxide
Other ingredients
Tocopheryl AcetateSalicylic AcidPolysorbate 20Disodium EDTAPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractCordyceps Militaris ExtractLactobacillus Ferment
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycosaminoglycans | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Niacin | ANTISTATIC, SMOOTHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phytonadione Epoxide | ASTRINGENT, SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/364 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract | ASTRINGENT, HUMECTANT, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cordyceps Militaris Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lactobacillus Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Oleic Acid
- Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration
- Glycosaminoglycans
- Water-soluble polysaccharide film former delivering intense hydration and emollience; used in moisturizing and anti-aging formulations.
- Niacin
- Niacin (B3) smoother; high topological concentrations may cause flushing, often used as co-agent or precursor.
- Phytonadione Epoxide
- Epoxide derivative of vitamin K3, used as astringent and skin protector, low irritancy.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.
- Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
- Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.
- Cordyceps Militaris Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues
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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