dr-magic Dr.magic VC Oxidation Resistance 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. Ascorbic Acid 20.0%
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Propanediol
5. Dipropylene Glycol
6. Glycerin
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Tromethamine
9. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
10. Chondrus Crispus Extract
11. PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
12. Propylene Glycol
13. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
14. Caprylyl Glycol
15. Diethoxydiglycol
16. Ferulic Acid (Mixture 1% [Glycerin
17. Diethoxydiglycol
18. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
19. ~
20. Oryza Sativa Extract])
21. Resveratrol 0.2%
22. Allantoin
23. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
24. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
25. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
26. Adenosine
27. Centella Asiatica Extract
28. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
29. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
30. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
31. Gentiana Scabra Root Extract
32. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
33. Caramel
34. Oryza Sativa Extract
35. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
36. Corallina Officinalis Extract
37. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
38. Sodium Metabisulfite
39. Artemisia Annua Extract
40. Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract
41. Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
42. Potassium Laurate
43. BHT

Highlights

Contains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

BUFFERING

Tromethamine

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Other ingredients

Ascorbic Acid 20.0%Chondrus Crispus ExtractPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 EtherPropylene GlycolSaccharum Officinarum ExtractCaprylyl GlycolDiethoxydiglycolFerulic Acid (Mixture 1% [GlycerinDiethoxydiglycolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil~Oryza Sativa Extract])Resveratrol 0.2%AllantoinMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractAdenosineCentella Asiatica ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilGentiana Scabra Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractCaramelOryza Sativa ExtractCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilCorallina Officinalis ExtractPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilSodium MetabisulfiteArtemisia Annua ExtractCnidium Monnieri Fruit ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractPotassium LaurateBHT

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ascorbic Acid 20.0%

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Glycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether

PEG-modified polymer for light stabilization and thickening. PEG chain may cause irritation or sensitization.

Propylene Glycol

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

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Diethoxydiglycol

Not decoded yet

Ferulic Acid (Mixture 1% [Glycerin

Not decoded yet

Diethoxydiglycol

Not decoded yet

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

~

Not decoded yet

Oryza Sativa Extract])

Not decoded yet

Resveratrol 0.2%

Not decoded yet

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Adenosine

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Gentiana Scabra Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Oryza Sativa Extract

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

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

Bitter orange flower oil, an essential oil used for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains labeled allergen compounds, caution for sensitive skin.

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Artemisia Annua Extract

Artemisia annua extract used as a natural fragrance ingredient; may cause sensitivity.

Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.

Potassium Laurate

Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing; lower irritation than sodium salts.

BHT

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

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