brwn Deep Active Serum
brwn brwn Deep Active Serum lists 19 ingredients on its label, 18 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Polyol moisturizers blended with alkanes offer a light texture. Niacinamide and alpha-glucan oligosaccharide act as core actives, supported by tocopheryl acetate. Phenoxethanol preserves. Suitable for combination skin. Formulator note: fragrance requires strict labeling of allergens; alkanes need full hydroprocessing.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SOLVENT · 限制 II
- C15-19 Alkane
- HUMECTANT
- XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Xylitol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Other ingredients
NicotinamidePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePerfumeAcacia Senegal GumAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharidePhytosqualaneDisodium EDTAGlycerinAquaTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C15-19 Alkane | SOLVENT · 限制 II/875 Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen. | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Nicotinamide | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Perfume | 香精, 香氛 | 1 · – | Green |
| Acacia Senegal Gum | FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytosqualane | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- C15-19 Alkane
- Isoparaffinic oil; light texture, petroleum-derived, requires full hydrotreatment per regulations.
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Nicotinamide
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Perfume
- Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.
- Acacia Senegal Gum
- Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Phytosqualane
- Plant-derived emollient with lightweight feel; stable alternative suitable for sensitive skin.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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