astareal Astarism Serum
astareal AstaREAL Astarism Serum lists 13 ingredients on its label, 13 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.
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains parabens
Formulation view This serum utilizes water and ethanol solvents with Astaxanthin and Vitamin E as the core antioxidant system. Butylene glycol and glycerin provide hydration, while algal fermented polysaccharides improve texture and barrier repair. Best for dry or mature skin seeking antioxidant support. Formulator note: Astaxanthin is light-sensitive; ethanol aids solubility but requires opaque packaging. Fermented polysaccharides offer bio-compatibility. Contains alcohol; caution advised for sensitive or compromised skin.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTIFOAMING
- Alcohol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Astaxanthin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDipropylene Glycol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Alcaligenes PolysaccharidesSphingomonas Ferment ExtractSodium CitrateCitric AcidMethylparaben
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Astaxanthin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcaligenes Polysaccharides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sphingomonas Ferment Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Astaxanthin
- Potent lipophilic antioxidant from algae; effective at trace levels (0.001-0.01%), prone to photodegradation, requires encapsulation or protection.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- 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
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Alcaligenes Polysaccharides
- Bacterial polysaccharide; humectant and emulsion stabilizer; bio-based, low sensitization; verify batch consistency
- Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
- Ferment extract, barrier repair and hydration; 0.1–1% typical, low irritation
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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