tonymoly Galactomyces Brightening 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. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
2. Purified Water
3. Methylpropanediol
4. Glycerin
5. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Niacinamide
8. Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract
9. Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
10. C13-15 Alkane
11. Centella Asiatica Extract
12. Hydrogenated Lecithin
13. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
14. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
15. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
16. Phellinus Linteus Extract
17. Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
18. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
19. Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Allantoin
22. Cetearyl Alcohol
23. Panthenol
24. C14-22 Alcohols
25. Butylene Glycol
26. Tromethamine
27. Adenosine
28. Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
29. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
30. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
31. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
32. Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
33. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
34. Iris Florentina Root Extract
35. Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
36. Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
37. Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
38. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
39. Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract
40. Melatonin
41. Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
42. PVP
43. Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
44. rh-Oligopeptide-1
45. Fullerenes
46. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG

Key ingredients

HUMECTANT

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

溶剂

Purified Water

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTIOXIDANT

Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract

Other ingredients

Vitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractC13-15 AlkaneCentella Asiatica ExtractHydrogenated LecithinPolyglyceryl-10 LauratePortulaca Oleracea ExtractArctium Lappa Root ExtractPhellinus Linteus ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 MyristateChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractVitex Agnus Castus ExtractAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAllantoinCetearyl AlcoholPanthenolC14-22 AlcoholsButylene GlycolTromethamineAdenosinePyrus Communis Fruit ExtractC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilRosa Damascena Flower WaterThuja Occidentalis Leaf OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilIris Florentina Root ExtractCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractHedera Helix Leaf/Stem ExtractPolyglyceryl-2 StearateCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower ExtractCitrus Nobilis Peel ExtractMelatoninCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture FiltratePVPHexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12rh-Oligopeptide-1FullerenesDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Galactomyces ferment filtrate humectant; complex matrix, assess allergens and stability.

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Glycerin

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

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract

Grapevine shoot extract coupled with palmitoyl for antioxidant/skin protection; low irritancy at typical levels.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Grape fruit extract; rich in polyphenols; skin conditioner; check compatibility with strong oxidizers

C13-15 Alkane

Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Phellinus linteus polysaccharide at 0.1–0.5% in water phase; boosts hydration, low allergenicity

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for O/W systems

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Vitex Agnus Castus Extract

Agnus-castus extract for astringency; phytoestrogenic activity, avoid in pregnant/hormone-sensitive users.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

Butylene Glycol

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Adenosine

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

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Pear fruit extract with polyphenols and antioxidants; moisturizing and protective; juice-based, requires preservative and stability management.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil

Not decoded yet

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Iris Florentina Root Extract

Orris root extract, traditional fixative/tonic; contains volatile essentials, check allergen compatibility.

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Melon fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides for soothing and hydration; natural, may contain allergens, test for sensitization.

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Ivy extract for soothing/astringent skin care; usually acts in synergy.

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier; mild, non-ionic, suitable for O/W emulsions with good stability.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract

Bitter orange flower extract for soothing and fresh feel; contains fragrance allergens, potential sensitizer

Citrus Nobilis Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract with fragrance components; astringent, low phototoxicity but caution for sensitive skin

Melatonin

Melatonin, antioxidant; verify topical stability

Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate

Not decoded yet

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12

Not decoded yet

rh-Oligopeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Fullerenes

Carbon nanomaterial for antioxidant claims; limited clinical safety/efficacy data, use caution.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

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