oolaboo Morning Dew Moisturizing Prebiotic Serum
oolaboo Oolaboo Morning Dew Moisturizing Prebiotic Serum lists 17 ingredients on its label, 17 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 alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based formula with butylene/pentylene glycols for light hydration. Core prebiotics include inulin and maltose for barrier care. Contains grapefruit peel oil, requiring strict sun protection. Rhizobian gum adjusts viscosity; preservatives use phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin. Suitable for normal to sensitive skin seeking light moisture. Note: Low-molecular hyaluronic acid may cause reverse drying in dry environments without occlusion.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene GlycolInulin
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Other ingredients
LimoneneMaltoseSodium HyaluronateRhizobian GumLactic AcidEthylhexylglycerinAgave Tequilana Leaf ExtractCitralLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Inulin | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Maltose | FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rhizobian Gum | FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, PLASTICISER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Inulin
- Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
- Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; contains phototoxic furanocoumarins, limit concentration, strict sun protection required
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Maltose
- Maltose humectant/skin conditioner; low sweetness, masking; monitor microbial growth.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Rhizobian Gum
- Biofilm former and viscosity agent for hair; biocompatible and mild
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
- Astringent and skin conditioning, 0.1–0.5%; contains polysaccharides, suitable for combination to oily skin
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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