verso Super Facial Serum
verso Verso Super Facial Serum lists 27 ingredients on its label, 23 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.
- Aqua
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Palmitic Acid
- Glycerin
- C12-16 Alcohols
- Squalane
- Palmitoyl Glycine
- Canola Oil
- Palmitoyl Proline
- Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
- Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
- Retinyl Retinoate
- Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Ceramide Np
- Curcuma Longa Root Extract
- Tetrahydropiperine
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Acrylates/C10 – 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- 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
Formulation view Water-based formula with light esters and plant oils. Peptides and retinyl retinoate provide repair; hyaluronic acid hydrates. Squalane ensures smooth texture. Suitable for all skin types. Factory view: Multi-actives require careful compatibility testing, especially for solubility and dispersion stability of lipophilic ingredients.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene GlycolButyrospermum Parkii Butter
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Palmitic Acid
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- C12-16 Alcohols
Other ingredients
SqualanePalmitoyl GlycineCanola OilPalmitoyl ProlineMagnesium Palmitoyl GlutamateSodium Palmitoyl SarcosinateRetinyl RetinoateTetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneTocopheryl AcetateCeramide NpCurcuma Longa Root ExtractTetrahydropiperinePhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolAcrylates/C10 – 30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerXanthan GumSodium HydroxideAscorbyl PalmitateParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-16 Alcohols | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Glycine | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Canola Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Proline | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Retinoate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide Np | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Curcuma Longa Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Tetrahydropiperine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10 – 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | 粘度控制剂,增稠剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- C12-16 Alcohols
- Fatty alcohol mix for conditioning and stability; very low comedogenicity, enhances feel.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Palmitoyl Glycine
- Amide surfactant and conditioner, improves hair and skin feel, moderate usage levels
- Canola Oil
- Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.
- Palmitoyl Proline
- Not decoded yet
- Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
- Mild amino acid surfactant, often co-used with SLS to reduce irritation; fine foam for cleansers.
- Retinyl Retinoate
- Not decoded yet
- Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Ceramide Np
- Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.
- Curcuma Longa Root Extract
- Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.
- Tetrahydropiperine
- Tetrahydropiperine for penetration enhancement and conditioning; potential irritancy risk
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Acrylates/C10 – 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked acrylate polymer for gel/thickener; dry powder, activates at pH>7; no allergen/comedogenic risk
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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