the-originote The Originote Ceratides Barrier 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. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Niacinamide
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Hydroxyacetophenone
7. Carbomer
8. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
9. Allantoin
10. Triethanolamine
11. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
12. Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
13. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
14. Paeonia Lactiflora Extract
15. Xanthan Gum
16. Stephania Tetrandra Extract
17. Propylene Glycol
18. Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Centella Asiatica Extract
20. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
21. Ergothioneine
22. Ceramide NP
23. Ceramide EOP
24. Ceramide AS
25. Propolis Extract
26. Oligopeptide-1
27. Phenoxyethanol
28. Ceramide NS
29. Hydrolyzed Honey Protein
30. Hexapeptide-9
31. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
32. Hydrogenated Lecithin
33. Hexylene Glycol
34. Stearic Acid
35. Cholesterol
36. Ceramide AP
37. Mannitol
38. Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
39. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
40. Ethylhexylglycerin
41. Hydrolyzed Collagen
42. Tocopherol
43. EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

ANTIOXIDANT

Hydroxyacetophenone

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Other ingredients

AllantoinTriethanolamineGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora ExtractXanthan GumStephania Tetrandra ExtractPropylene GlycolSodium HyaluronateCentella Asiatica ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideErgothioneineCeramide NPCeramide EOPCeramide ASPropolis ExtractOligopeptide-1PhenoxyethanolCeramide NSHydrolyzed Honey ProteinHexapeptide-9Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Hydrogenated LecithinHexylene GlycolStearic AcidCholesterolCeramide APMannitolSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilEthylhexylglycerinHydrolyzed CollagenTocopherolEDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

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

Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Paeonia Lactiflora Extract

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Stephania Tetrandra Extract

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ergothioneine

Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Oligopeptide-1

Synthetic peptide for skin repair; small size allows permeation, limited clinical data.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Hydrolyzed Honey Protein

Not decoded yet

Hexapeptide-9

Hexapeptide-9 (Acetyl Hexapeptide); signal peptide for fibroblast stimulation, typically used at 0.5-1%.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Tocopherol

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

EDTA

Chelating agent for stability; use metal salts, keep concentration low (<0.1%) to maintain pH.

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