kruidvat Q10 Booster Drops

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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
4. Methylpropanediol
5. Panthenol
6. Phenoxyethanol
7. Bentonite
8. Alcohol Denat
9. Tocopherol
10. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
11. Lecithin
12. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
13. Caffeine
14. Olive Oil Decyl Esters
15. Parfum
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Citric Acid
18. Benzyl Alcohol
19. Benzyl Salicylate
20. Hydrated Silica
21. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
22. Biosaccharide Gum-1
23. Ubiquinone
24. Linalool
25. Sodium Hydroxide
26. Lactic Acid
27. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
28. Squalane
29. Pantolactone
30. Potassium Sorbate
31. Citronellol
32. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
33. Anise Alcohol
34. Sorbic Acid
35. Maris Sal

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view Q10 serum with glycerin and panthenol. Mild emulsifiers include polyglyceryl laurate and lecithin. Alcohol aids penetration. CoQ10 and tocopherol provide antioxidant benefits. Enriched with caffeine and chlorella. Light texture. For antioxidant focus. Observation: Alcohol concentration should be low to prevent irritation; contains multiple fragrance allergens, so it is best avoided by those with sensitivity.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaMethylpropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

ABSORBENT

Bentonite

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

Other ingredients

TocopherolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilLecithinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaffeineOlive Oil Decyl EstersParfumEthylhexylglycerinCitric AcidBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl SalicylateHydrated SilicaEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-1UbiquinoneLinaloolSodium HydroxideLactic AcidAlpha-Isomethyl IononeSqualanePantolactonePotassium SorbateCitronellolChlorella Vulgaris ExtractAnise AlcoholSorbic AcidMaris Sal

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

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

Methylpropanediol

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

Panthenol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Bentonite

Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Olive Oil Decyl Esters

Not decoded yet

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Hydrated Silica

Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

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

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Anise Alcohol

Anethole, one of EU 26 allergens, max 0.5% anhydrous; used in trace for anise-like fixative effect.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Maris Sal

Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.

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