ongredients AC Balancing 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. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Niacinamide
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
7. Polyglycerin-3
8. Houttuynia Cordata Powder
9. Arginine
10. Hydroxyethyl Urea
11. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
12. Carbomer
13. Allantoin
14. Propanediol
15. Polyglyceryl-10 Pentalaurate
16. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
17. Ethylhexylglycerin
18. Panthenol
19. Betaine
20. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Adenosine
23. Pvm/Ma Copolymer
24. Hydrogenated Lecithin
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
27. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
28. Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract
29. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
30. Pentylene Glycol
31. Ceramide NP
32. Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
33. Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
34. Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
35. Oenothera Biennis Extract
36. Citric Acid
37. Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
38. Sodium Hyaluronate
39. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
40. Alpha-Arbutin
41. Salicylic Acid
42. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
43. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
44. Hyaluronic Acid
45. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
46. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
47. Potassium Hyaluronate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolHouttuynia Cordata ExtractHouttuynia Cordata Powder

ANTISTATIC

Arginine

Other ingredients

Polyglycerin-3Hydroxyethyl UreaAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCarbomerAllantoinPropanediolPolyglyceryl-10 PentalaurateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerinPanthenolBetaineGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerXanthan GumAdenosinePvm/Ma CopolymerHydrogenated LecithinDisodium EDTAMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateHordeum Vulgare Sprout ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractPentylene GlycolCeramide NPUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractPinus Palustris Leaf ExtractOenothera Biennis ExtractCitric AcidClitoria Ternatea Flower ExtractSodium HyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateAlpha-ArbutinSalicylic AcidSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic AcidSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePotassium Hyaluronate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

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

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Houttuynia Cordata Powder

Houttuynia cordata powder for skin conditioning; watch for botanical allergens

Arginine

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

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Propanediol

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentalaurate

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Panthenol

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Xanthan Gum

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

Adenosine

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

Pvm/Ma Copolymer

Film former at 1–5%; for styling/hair care, provides lasting effect

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Disodium EDTA

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

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.

Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract

Not decoded yet

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Ceramide NP

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

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.

Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract

Longleaf pine needle extract for toning; contains essential oils, allergen risk for sensitive skin.

Oenothera Biennis Extract

High GLA content repairs skin barrier; antioxidant benefit for dry or compromised skin.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract

Butterfly pea flower extract, anthocyanin-rich, antioxidant/soothing; use 1–5%, color pH-sensitive.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

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

Alpha-Arbutin

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

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%.

Potassium Hyaluronate

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

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