the-originote The Originote Gluta-bright B3 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. Niacinamide
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Hydroxyacetophenone
7. Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
8. Alpha-Arbutin
9. Hydroxyethylcellulose
10. Methylpropanediol
11. PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
12. Allantoin
13. Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Glyceryl Glucoside
15. Stephania Tetrandra Extract
16. Propylene Glycol
17. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18. Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
19. Hydrogenated Lecithin
20. Hexylene Glycol
21. Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
22. Stearic Acid
23. Cholesterol
24. Ceramide NP
25. Glutathione
26. Phenoxyethanol
27. Centella Asiatica Extract
28. Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
29. Chlorphenesin

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Water-based formula featuring high-niacinamide concentration with glycerin and butylene glycol for intense hydration. Combines alpha-arbutin and glutathione for antioxidant and brightening effects. Sodium hyaluronate and botanicals soothe. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and chlorophenesin. Ideal for oily or combination skin seeking radiance; build tolerance for active ingredients.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

ANTIOXIDANT

HydroxyacetophenoneAlpha-Arbutin

BUFFERING

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Other ingredients

HydroxyethylcelluloseMethylpropanediolPEG/PPG-17/6 CopolymerAllantoinSodium HyaluronateGlyceryl GlucosideStephania Tetrandra ExtractPropylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitrus Grandis Fruit ExtractHydrogenated LecithinHexylene GlycolCitrus Reticulata Peel ExtractStearic AcidCholesterolCeramide NPGlutathionePhenoxyethanolCentella Asiatica ExtractCitrus Reticulata Peel ExtractChlorphenesin

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Niacinamide

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

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid

Non-ionic buffer to adjust pH around 5.5; commonly used at 0.1–0.5%

Alpha-Arbutin

Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Methylpropanediol

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

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Stephania Tetrandra Extract

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract

Pomelo extract with astringent and skin-conditioning properties; contains phototoxic citrus components, assess risk for daytime use.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract containing photosensitizing compounds; handle with care to avoid photo-reactions, subject to EU restrictions.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract containing photosensitizing compounds; handle with care to avoid photo-reactions, subject to EU restrictions.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

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