face-d Face D Pure Glowy Complex A.C.E. Vitamin

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. Pentylene Glycol
3. Ascorbyl Glucoside
4. Pullulan
5. Tocopheryl Acetate
6. Propanediol
7. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
8. Xanthan Gum
9. Retinyl Palmitate
10. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
11. Anogeissus Leiocarpa Bark Extract
12. Tocopherol
13. Sodium Hydroxide
14. Sodium Gluconate
15. Hydroxyacetophenone

Highlights

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

Formulation view Light aqueous serum with pullulan and carbomer forming a clear gel. Key actives include ascorbyl glucoside, retinyl palmitate, and tocopherol for antioxidant support. Sunflower oil provides hydration, suiting dry or aging skin. Formulators note that light-sensitive ingredients require strict opaque storage, and pH adjusters may impact stability.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbyl GlucosideTocopheryl Acetate

BINDING

PullulanXanthan Gum

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Other ingredients

Retinyl PalmitateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilAnogeissus Leiocarpa Bark ExtractTocopherolSodium HydroxideSodium GluconateHydroxyacetophenone

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Pentylene Glycol

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

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Propanediol

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

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

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Anogeissus Leiocarpa Bark Extract

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Gluconate

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

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