numee Low-Key Winner Delicate Smoothing 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. Glycerin
3. Decyl Oleate
4. Niacinamide
5. Isoamyl Laurate
6. Retinyl Palmitate
7. Cholesterol
8. Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
9. Tocopherol
10. Beta-Sitosterol
11. Phosphatidylcholine
12. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
13. Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
14. Squalene
15. Mannitol
16. Propanediol
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Triethyl Citrate
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Sodium Gluconate
21. Benzoic Acid
22. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
23. Glycine Soja Oil
24. Sodium Hydroxide
25. Potassium Sorbate
26. Sodium Benzoate
27. Sodium Chloride
28. Citric Acid
29. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
30. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Decyl OleateIsoamyl LaurateCholesterol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III

Retinyl Palmitate

SKIN PROTECTING

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract

Other ingredients

TocopherolBeta-SitosterolPhosphatidylcholineOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractSilybum Marianum Fruit ExtractSqualeneMannitolPropanediolCaprylyl GlycolTriethyl CitrateXanthan GumSodium GluconateBenzoic AcidAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerGlycine Soja OilSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateSodium ChlorideCitric AcidHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateParfum

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Decyl Oleate

Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Niacinamide

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

Isoamyl Laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract

Compressed Ulva extract, skin protector; watch microbe/heavy-metal QC on algal extracts.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Beta-Sitosterol

Plant sterol for emulsion stability and barrier support; high levels may destabilize hydrophilic systems.

Phosphatidylcholine

Biocompatible emulsifier mimicking sebum; plant/egg derived, check oxidative stability

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract

Silybum marianum fruit extract (milk thistle). Antioxidant. Contains alkaloids/terpenes; rare cross-allergenicity with grass/pollen families.

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Propanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Citric Acid

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

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

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