dermartlogy Radiance Gel Moisturizer

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/Aqua
2. Propanediol
3. Niacinamide
4. Panthenol
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
8. Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA
9. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
10. Sorbitan Stearate
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Glycerin
14. Phytosterols
15. Caprylyl Glycol
16. Lactic Acid
17. Glycolic Acid
18. Carbomer
19. Stearic Acid
20. Resveratrol
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12
24. Glutathione
25. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
26. Sorbitan Laurate
27. Superoxide Dismutase
28. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
29. Beta-Glucan
30. Zinc Gluconate
31. Hydroxyethylcellulose
32. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
33. Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
34. Polyvinyl Alcohol
35. Magnesium Chloride
36. Potassium Phosphate
37. Proline
38. Palmitic Acid
39. Lysine
40. Histidine
41. Glycine
42. Glutamine
43. Arginine

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA

Other ingredients

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerSorbitan StearateGlyceryl StearateButylene GlycolGlycerinPhytosterolsCaprylyl GlycolLactic AcidGlycolic AcidCarbomerStearic AcidResveratrolSodium HyaluronateXanthan GumHeptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12GlutathioneDipotassium GlycyrrhizateSorbitan LaurateSuperoxide DismutaseChlorella Vulgaris ExtractBeta-GlucanZinc GluconateHydroxyethylcelluloseAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea TrifluoroacetatePolyvinyl AlcoholMagnesium ChloridePotassium PhosphateProlinePalmitic AcidLysineHistidineGlycineGlutamineArginine

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua

Water as base solvent; no irritation, requires microbial control.

Propanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

Panthenol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Light synthetic ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; low irritation, non-comedogenic

Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA

Emollient for hair and skin smoothing; high levels may be comedogenic

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Lactic Acid

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

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Resveratrol

Potent polyphenol antioxidant <1%; light-sensitive, needs antioxidants/chelators

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Heptasodium Hexacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12

Not decoded yet

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Sorbitan Laurate

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

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

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

Beta-Glucan

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

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

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

Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate

Complex peptide precursor for skin conditioning; limited public data, follow supplier dosage.

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Magnesium Chloride

Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Glutamine

Amino acid used for hair and skin conditioning; offers antistatic and moisturizing synergy.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

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