pearlessence Radiance Perfecting Serum
pearlessence Pearlessence Radiance Perfecting Serum lists 21 ingredients on its label, 21 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Purified Water
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Stearic Acid
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Polysorbate 60
- Ascorbic Acid
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Carbomer
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Propanediol
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Benzyl Alcohol
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl StearateCetyl Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- PEG-100 Stearate
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 60
Other ingredients
Ascorbic AcidSodium HyaluronateCarbomerSodium HydroxidePropanediolButyrospermum Parkii ButterCocos Nucifera OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractPhenoxyethanolDehydroacetic AcidBenzyl Alcohol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 60 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Polysorbate 60
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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