avril Lifting 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. Diglycerin
3. Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
4. Galactoarabinan
5. Glycerin
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Xanthan Gum
8. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*
9. Glyceryl Caprylate
10. Glyceryl Undecylenate
11. Sclerotium Gum
12. Sweet Almond Oil
13. Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
14. Lysolecithin
15. Ribose
16. Sodium Citrate
17. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
18. Pullulan
19. Caffeine
20. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
21. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
22. Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
23. Lavandula Stoechas Extract
24. Levulinic Acid
25. P-Anisic Acid
26. Sodium Levulinate
27. Potassium Hydroxide
28. Parfum
29. Tocopherol
30. Lecithin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Formulation view Water-diglycerin base with arabinoxylan and xanthan gum forming a gel matrix. Features ribose, caffeine, and botanical extracts for vitality. Light esters ensure a refreshing feel, suitable for combination skin morning use. Formulator note: Relying on polyol esters and acidity for preservation requires monitoring microbial stability in high-hygroscopic environments.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Diglycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

FILM FORMING

Galactoarabinan

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

BINDING

Xanthan Gum

皮肤调理剂

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*

Other ingredients

Glyceryl CaprylateGlyceryl UndecylenateSclerotium GumSweet Almond OilPolyglyceryl-6 EstersLysolecithinRiboseSodium CitrateHydrogenated Vegetable OilPullulanCaffeineCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractPolygonum Fagopyrum Seed ExtractLavandula Stoechas ExtractLevulinic AcidP-Anisic AcidSodium LevulinatePotassium HydroxideParfumTocopherolLecithin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate

Non-ionic emulsifier; biodegradable, compatibility with anionics requires check.

Galactoarabinan

Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Xanthan Gum

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*

Aloe leaf juice powder for polymeric moisture and soothing; dry powder requiring rehydration, generally low irritation.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Glyceryl Undecylenate

Light ester emollient with silk-like, spreadable feel; common carrier for UV filters, good silicone compatibility

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Sweet Almond Oil

Not decoded yet

Polyglyceryl-6 Esters

Not decoded yet

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Ribose

Ribose, humectant and skin conditioner; small molecule with high hygroscopicity, blend with other humectants.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

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

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract

Buckwheat seed extract with flavonoids like rutin; conditions skin, suitable for aqueous phase.

Lavandula Stoechas Extract

French lavender extract rich in linalool; offers natural soothing aroma; requires allergen labeling when used as fragrance.

Levulinic Acid

Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.

P-Anisic Acid

Fragrance/preservative booster; odorous, low usage, patch test recommended

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Parfum

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

Tocopherol

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

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