iunik Black Snail Restore 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. Snail Secretion Filtrate
2. Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
3. Methylpropanediol
4. Glycerin
5. Niacinamide
6. Glycereth-26
7. Water
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract
11. Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
12. Laminaria Japonica Extract
13. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
14. Oryza Sativa Extract
15. Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
16. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
17. Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Butylene Glycol
20. Allantoin
21. Centella Asiatica Extract
22. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
23. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
24. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
25. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
26. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
27. Carbomer
28. Arginine
29. Pentylene Glycol
30. Adenosine
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Aspalathus Linearis Extract

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Formulation view Snail secretion filtrate as primary ingredient, paired with centella water, glycerin, and niacinamide. Includes various ferment filtrates and plant extracts, thickened with carbomer for a gel texture. Targets deep hydration and repair for dull or damaged skin. Factory view: snail extract has long processes and high batch variation, requiring strict incoming quality controls to ensure stable peptide active levels.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Snail Secretion FiltrateCentella Asiatica Leaf Water1,2-Hexanediol

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

Other ingredients

Sodium HyaluronateSaccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractOryza Sativa ExtractSesamum Indicum Seed ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractSaccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment ExtractCaprylyl GlycolButylene GlycolAllantoinCentella Asiatica ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractArtemisia Vulgaris ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractRosa Canina Fruit OilCarbomerArgininePentylene GlycolAdenosineEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumAspalathus Linearis Extract

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Ingredients explained

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Snail secretion filtrate with moisturizing and repairing peptides; animal-derived, monitor purity and allergy risk

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

Leaf water with skin conditioning properties; generally gentle.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Glycerin

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

Niacinamide

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

Glycereth-26

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

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract

Not decoded yet

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment extract with amino acids and peptides for skin conditioning; monitor microbial stability and watch for allergens.

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Oryza Sativa Extract

Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Sesame seed extract rich in oils and sesamin; used for hair and skin conditioning with smoothing and soothing properties.

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Butylene Glycol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Herbal extract rich in volatile essential oils for skin conditioning; check sensitization potential at high levels

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

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

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Adenosine

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Aspalathus Linearis Extract

Rooibos tea extract with high antioxidant capacity; soothing, no known irritation

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