mizon Intensive Skin 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. Hexanediol
4. Glycerin
5. Methyl Gluceth-20
6. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
7. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
8. Carbomer
9. Phenyl Trimethicone
10. Potassium Hydroxide
11. Cellulose Gum
12. Trehalose
13. Ceramide 3
14. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
15. Hydrogenated Lecithin
16. Sucrose Stearate
17. Adenosine
18. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
19. Panthenol
20. Propylene Glycol
21. Water
22. Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
23. Water
24. Carica Papaya Fruit Water
25. Propylene Glycol
26. Pinus Densiflora Extract
27. Betaine
28. Water
29. Propylene Glycol
30. Hydrolyzed Extensin
31. Biosaccharide Gum-1
32. Phytosqualane
33. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
34. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
35. Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil
36. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
37. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
38. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains siliconesContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Hexanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20Potassium HydroxideCellulose GumTrehaloseCeramide 3Polyglyceryl-10 StearateHydrogenated LecithinSucrose StearateAdenosineHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPanthenolPropylene GlycolWaterRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractWaterCarica Papaya Fruit WaterPropylene GlycolPinus Densiflora ExtractBetaineWaterPropylene GlycolHydrolyzed ExtensinBiosaccharide Gum-1PhytosqualaneOlea Europaea Fruit OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideMoringa Pterygosperma Seed OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilRosa Damascena Flower Oil

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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

Hexanediol

1,6-Hexanediol; efficient solvent and preservative booster. May replace traditional preservatives. Mild sting at high levels.

Glycerin

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifier

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Adenosine

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Panthenol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Water

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

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels

Water

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

Carica Papaya Fruit Water

Papaya fruit water containing natural enzymes for mild conditioning and antioxidant; activity may decay over time.

Propylene Glycol

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

Pinus Densiflora Extract

Not decoded yet

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Water

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Hydrolyzed Extensin

Hydrolyzed protein (grape source) for moisture and conditioning; low MW, low allergy risk.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Phytosqualane

Plant-derived emollient with lightweight feel; stable alternative suitable for sensitive skin.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

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

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

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