whitelab Real Barrier Booster 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. Aqua
2. 1,2 Propanediol
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Niacinamide
5. Glycerin
6. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
7. Polyacrylamide
8. Sodium Hyaluronate
9. Hyaluronic Acid
10. Oligo Sodium Hyaluronate
11. Potassium Hyaluronate
12. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
13. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
15. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
16. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
17. Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
18. Marine Collagen
19. Soluble Collagen
20. Ceramide NP
21. Ceramide AP
22. Ceramide EOP
23. Glucosyl Ceramide
24. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
25. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
26. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
27. Sodium PCA
28. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
29. Allantoin
30. Phenoxyethanol
31. Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer
32. Clitoria Ternatea
33. Polysorbate 20
34. C13-14 Isoparaffin
35. Laureth-7
36. Xanthan Gum
37. 1,2-Hexanediol
38. Ethylhexylglycerin
39. Pentylene Glycol
40. Perfume

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Hydrating serum featuring multi-weight hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides for barrier support. Cyclic silicone improves texture, while glycyrrhizate aids soothing. Designed for immediate plumping, suitable for various skin types. Formulators should verify compatibility among multiple HA derivatives and ensure preservative efficacy.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

ANTISTATIC

PolyacrylamideHyaluronic Acid

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate

Other ingredients

1,2 PropanediolOligo Sodium HyaluronatePotassium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium Acetylated HyaluronateDimethylsilanol HyaluronateMarine CollagenSoluble CollagenCeramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPGlucosyl CeramidePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractSodium PCADipotassium GlycyrrhizateAllantoinPhenoxyethanolTrimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid CopolymerClitoria TernateaPolysorbate 20C13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7Xanthan Gum1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinPentylene GlycolPerfume

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

1,2 Propanediol

Not decoded yet

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Oligo Sodium Hyaluronate

Not decoded yet

Potassium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic salt, excellent humectant; efficacy varies with MW, best with occlusive base

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate

Silicone-modified HA, moisturizing/plumping 0.1-2%; smooth, non-tacky

Marine Collagen

Not decoded yet

Soluble Collagen

Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film

Ceramide NP

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

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Glucosyl Ceramide

Glycosylated ceramide enhancing barrier repair and moisture; more stable than free ceramide

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Phenoxyethanol

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

Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid Copolymer

Film former for matte or satin finish; high concentrations may cause tightness or dryness.

Clitoria Ternatea

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

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

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.

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