scinic Cicanoid Ampoule

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. Methylpropanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Niacinamide
7. Polyglycerin-3
8. Cyclohexasiloxane
9. Centella Asiatica Extract
10. Laminaria Japonica Extract
11. Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
12. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
13. Pteris Multifida Extract
14. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
15. Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
16. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
17. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
18. Hydrogenated Lecithin
19. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
22. Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
23. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Butylene Glycol
26. Adenosine
27. Carbomer
28. Fructooligosaccharides
29. Beta-Glucan
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Tromethamine
32. Polyquaternium-51
33. Madecassoside
34. Panthenol
35. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
36. Sorbitan Laurate
37. Raffinose
38. Folic Acid
39. Astaxanthin
40. Hydroxyethylcellulose
41. Ceramide NP
42. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
43. Fullerenes
44. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
45. Madecassic Acid
46. Asiaticoside
47. Asiatic Acid
48. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
49. Ethylhexylglycerin
50. Pentylene Glycol
51. Caprylyl Glycol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Complex ampoule with niacinamide for skin brightening and multiple botanicals like Centella for repair. Light oils and hyaluronic acid provide hydration. Suitable for mixed skin. Factory observation: With over 40 ingredients, stability testing is critical to prevent pigment precipitation and inactivation, requiring strict pH control.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclohexasiloxane

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

Other ingredients

Polyglycerin-3Laminaria Japonica ExtractEclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractPteris Multifida ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractPinus Pinaster Bark ExtractOlea Europaea Fruit OilCamellia Sinensis Leaf WaterHydrogenated LecithinCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilSodium HyaluronateCitrus Nobilis Peel OilLitsea Cubeba Fruit OilAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerXanthan GumButylene GlycolAdenosineCarbomerFructooligosaccharidesBeta-GlucanDisodium EDTATromethaminePolyquaternium-51MadecassosidePanthenolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSorbitan LaurateRaffinoseFolic AcidAstaxanthinHydroxyethylcelluloseCeramide NPAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterFullerenesAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Madecassic AcidAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4EthylhexylglycerinPentylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Methylpropanediol

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

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Eclipta prostrata leaf extract; polyphenols, 0.1–1%; antioxidant and soothing, stable in water, batch color variability

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

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

Pteris Multifida Extract

Not decoded yet

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract

Bark extract used as an antioxidant; ensure consistent raw material sourcing.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water

Green tea leaf water containing polyphenols; offers soothing, astringent, and antioxidant effects, often a base for toners.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil

Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

Litsaea cubeba fruit oil; distinct aroma, potential irritant; use as essential oil, label fully.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Xanthan Gum

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Beta-Glucan

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Panthenol

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sorbitan Laurate

O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.

Raffinose

Oligosaccharide humectant at 1–5%; improves feel and supports conditioning; low irritation, compatible with most systems.

Folic Acid

Folic acid, Vitamin B9, used for skin conditioning to support cellular metabolism

Astaxanthin

Potent lipophilic antioxidant from algae; effective at trace levels (0.001-0.01%), prone to photodegradation, requires encapsulation or protection.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Ceramide NP

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

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester for hair and skin; ester structure, avoid for oily skin, check compatibility.

Fullerenes

Carbon nanomaterial for antioxidant claims; limited clinical safety/efficacy data, use caution.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

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