refa Expression Platinum Serum
refa Refa Expression Platinum Serum lists 39 ingredients on its label, 35 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.
- Water
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Propanediol
- Diglycerin
- Maltitol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- PPG-4-Ceteth-20
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Mica
- Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
- Titanium Dioxide
- Xanthan Gum
- Disodium EDTA
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
- Cellulose Gum
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Lecithin
- Arginine
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-30
- Pentapeptide-18
- Platinum Powder
- Silver
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Lavandula Stoechas Extract
- Isomalt
- Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract
- Secale Cereale Seed Extract
- Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract
- Carbomer
- Polysorbate 20
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains PEG
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene GlycolDiglycerinMaltitol
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene Glycol
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- DEODORANT
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Other ingredients
PPG-4-Ceteth-20Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerMicaAlcaligenes PolysaccharidesTitanium DioxideXanthan GumDisodium EDTAHydroxyethylcelluloseSodium HydroxideSodium HyaluronateMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractCellulose GumCaprylyl GlycolSodium BicarbonateLecithinArginineAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Acetyl Hexapeptide-30Pentapeptide-18Platinum PowderSilverCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideLavandula Stoechas ExtractIsomaltArgania Spinosa Sprout Cell ExtractSecale Cereale Seed ExtractRubus Ellipticus Root ExtractCarbomerPolysorbate 20Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Phenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diglycerin | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maltitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-4-Ceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcaligenes Polysaccharides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cellulose Gum | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Hexapeptide-30 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Pentapeptide-18 | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Platinum Powder | ABRASIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | — | Green |
| Silver | COLORANT, DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 IV/142 (CI 77820) | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Stoechas Extract | FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Isomalt | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Secale Cereale Seed Extract | ABRASIVE, BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Diglycerin
- Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.
- Maltitol
- Sugar alcohol humectant and emollient; tacky at high levels, limit load.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- PPG-4-Ceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
- Bacterial polysaccharide; humectant and emulsion stabilizer; bio-based, low sensitization; verify batch consistency
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
- Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning
- Cellulose Gum
- Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium bicarbonate; buffer and deodorant; alkaline at high pH, potential irritation, control dosage
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
- Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-30
- Not decoded yet
- Pentapeptide-18
- Peptide for skincare; added at low levels, check supplier data for stability.
- Platinum Powder
- Functional powder for skin conditioning; very high cost, trace levels; verify regulatory status.
- Silver
- Inorganic colorant/deodorant; subject to EU Limit IV/142; check heavy metal residues.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Lavandula Stoechas Extract
- French lavender extract rich in linalool; offers natural soothing aroma; requires allergen labeling when used as fragrance.
- Isomalt
- Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.
- Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Secale Cereale Seed Extract
- Rye seed extract; can act as mild abrasive when powdered, primarily used for conditioning and bulking.
- Rubus Ellipticus Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
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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