strivectin Tightening Face 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 (Water
2. Eau)
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Myristyl Nicotinate
5. Glycerin
6. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7. Butylene Glycol
8. PEG-40 Stearate
9. PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
10. Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
11. Cyathea Cumingii Leaf Extract
12. Algae Extract
13. Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice
14. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
15. Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
16. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
17. Xanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract
18. Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
19. Ceramide 2
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
22. Lecithin
23. Pullulan
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Sorbitan Oleate
26. Tetrapeptide-21
27. Cinnamic Acid
28. Glyceryl Caprylate
29. Sodium Levulinate
30. Levulinic Acid
31. Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
32. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
33. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
34. Parfum
35. BHT
36. Poloxamer 338
37. Polyimide-1
38. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
39. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
40. Silica
41. Polysorbate 80
42. Aminomethyl Propanol
43. Tetrasodium EDTA
44. Isohexadecane
45. Potassium Sorbate
46. Phenoxyethanol
47. Benzyl Alcohol
48. Benzoic Acid
49. Sorbic Acid
50. Chlorphenesin
51. Sodium Benzoate
52. Limonene

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains parabensContains mineral oilContains alcohol

Formulation view Water-based formula with myristyl nicotinate to promote microcirculation, combined with botanical extracts and hyaluronic acid for hydration. Silicones ensure a smooth feel. Suited for combination skin seeking firming effects. Cautious use for sensitive skin due to high penetration enhancers.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua (WaterEau)

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

HAIR CONDITIONING

Myristyl Nicotinate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-40 Stearate

Other ingredients

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateEthylene/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCyathea Cumingii Leaf ExtractAlgae ExtractSorghum Bicolor Stalk JuiceMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractCyperus Rotundus Root ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractXanthium Sibiricum Fruit ExtractLepidium Sativum Sprout ExtractCeramide 2Caprylyl GlycolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidLecithinPullulanXanthan GumSorbitan OleateTetrapeptide-21Cinnamic AcidGlyceryl CaprylateSodium LevulinateLevulinic AcidSodium Polystyrene SulfonateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerParfumBHTPoloxamer 338Polyimide-1Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerSilicaPolysorbate 80Aminomethyl PropanolTetrasodium EDTAIsohexadecanePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholBenzoic AcidSorbic AcidChlorphenesinSodium BenzoateLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Aqua (Water

Primary solvent; requires preservatives at high concentration; adjust viscosity with thickeners

Eau)

Pure water, solvent and diluent; drinking water standard, no known allergens or irritation

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Myristyl Nicotinate

Nicotinate ester, vasodilator; high levels cause flushing, avoid mucosal contact.

Glycerin

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Butylene Glycol

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

PEG-40 Stearate

Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, emollient emulsifier; contains PEG-like structure, low viscosity solvent, check ionic compatibility.

Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for matte feel; often used in emulsion form

Cyathea Cumingii Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice

Not decoded yet

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract

Herbal extract for soothing; use at low levels; watch for plant allergens

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Xanthium Sibiricum Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract

Garden cress sprout extract, plant-based skin conditioner; may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Ceramide 2

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Lecithin

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

Pullulan

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Tetrapeptide-21

Tetrapeptide-21 often used for regeneration; requires temperature/light control and careful acid compatibility.

Cinnamic Acid

Skin conditioning and fragrance agent, used at trace levels for texture and scent, photosensitive at high levels

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Sodium Levulinate

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

Levulinic Acid

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

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, water-soluble polymer for thickening and emulsion stability; ion-tolerant

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Parfum

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Poloxamer 338

Not decoded yet

Polyimide-1

Not decoded yet

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Tetrasodium EDTA

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Benzoic Acid

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

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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