cipher Night Shift Tone Balancing Treatment

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. Niacinamide
3. Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
4. Propanediol
5. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
6. Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
7. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
8. Diheptyl Succinate
9. Heptyl Undecylenate
10. Myristyl Myristate
11. Undecane
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
14. Squalane
15. Olive Glycerides
16. Alpha-Arbutin
17. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
18. Glycerin
19. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
20. Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
21. Panthenol
22. Lactobacillus Ferment
23. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
24. Cetyl Alcohol
25. Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Beta-Glucan
27. D-Alpha Tocopherol
28. Tridecane
29. Polyacrylate-13
30. Bisabolol
31. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
32. Hydroxyacetophenone
33. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
34. Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
35. Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
36. Lecithin
37. Polyisobutene
38. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
39. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
40. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
41. Polysorbate 20
42. Sodium Phytate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Formulation view Light serum emulsion combining niacinamide with arbutin and hemp seed oil. Light esters and ferment filtrates enhance texture, plus peptides and HA. For oily/combination skin. Formulator note: Co-existing oils and ferments require robust oxidative stability and preservative challenges.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Potassium Azeloyl DiglycinateEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cannabis Sativa Seed OilDiheptyl Succinate

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Other ingredients

Heptyl UndecylenateMyristyl MyristateUndecaneGlyceryl StearateGlyceryl Oleate CitrateSqualaneOlive GlyceridesAlpha-ArbutinGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractGlycerinChlorella Vulgaris ExtractHaematococcus Pluvialis ExtractPanthenolLactobacillus FermentPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38Cetyl AlcoholSodium HyaluronateBeta-GlucanD-Alpha TocopherolTridecanePolyacrylate-13BisabololZingiber Officinale Root ExtractHydroxyacetophenoneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerLecithinPolyisobutenePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Hydroxypropyl CyclodextrinSodium Stearoyl GlutamatePolysorbate 20Sodium Phytate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Niacinamide

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

Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil

Euterpe oleifera fruit oil; rich in oleic and palmitic acids for conditioning

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Hemp seed oil, non-psychoactive, emollient for skin and hair; high linoleic acid, needs antioxidants

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Diheptyl Succinate

Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.

Heptyl Undecylenate

Heptyl undecylenate, light emollient ester; fresh feel, non-greasy, low comedogenic risk

Myristyl Myristate

Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.

Undecane

Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Glyceryl Oleate Citrate

Emulsifier, with cleansing and moisturizing functions

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Olive Glycerides

Olive-derived mono/diglycerides as auxiliary O/W emulsifiers and emollients; screen olive-allergy risk.

Alpha-Arbutin

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

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Glycerin

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

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

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

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Haematococcus pluvialis extract rich in astaxanthin; potent antioxidant; used in anti-aging and photoprotection formulas.

Panthenol

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

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

D-Alpha Tocopherol

Not decoded yet

Tridecane

Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Coconut fruit extract at 0.1–5%; moisturizing, caution for oily skin at high levels

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase

Lecithin

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

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

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