functionalab Spot Corrector 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. Actiwhite
2. Maltodextrin
3. Sucrose Dilaurate
4. Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
5. Pisum Sativum Extract
6. Superox-C
7. Glycerin
8. Water
9. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
10. Achromaxyl
11. Water
12. Glycerin
13. Hydrolyzed Brassica Napus Seedcake Extract
14. Aqua
15. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
16. Dimethicone
17. Glycerin
18. Cyclopentasiloxane
19. Glyceryl Stearate
20. Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
21. Polysilicone-11
22. Stearyl Alcohol
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Brassica Napus Extract
25. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
26. Dipeptide-4
27. Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
28. Pisum Sativum Extract
29. Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
30. Sucrose Dilaurate
31. Maltodextrin
32. Olus/Vegetable Oil
33. Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
34. Citric Acid
35. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
36. Xanthan Gum
37. Creatine
38. Cetearyl Glucoside
39. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
40. Nylon-12
41. Silica
42. PEG-10 Dimethicone
43. Polysorbate 40
44. Isohexadecane
45. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
46. Alcohol Denat
47. Butylene Glycol
48. Dehydroacetic Acid
49. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Contains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains PEGContains mineral oilContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ABSORBENT

Maltodextrin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Sucrose Dilaurate

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pisum Sativum Extract

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIPLAQUE

WaterWater

ANTIOXIDANT

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Other ingredients

ActiwhiteSuperox-CAchromaxylGlycerinHydrolyzed Brassica Napus Seedcake ExtractAquaCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethiconeGlycerinCyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl StearateLentinus Edodes Mycelium ExtractPolysilicone-11Stearyl AlcoholSodium HyaluronateBrassica Napus ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractDipeptide-4Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment FiltratePisum Sativum ExtractSodium Cocoyl GlutamateSucrose DilaurateMaltodextrinOlus/Vegetable OilCamelina Sativa Seed OilCitric AcidTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateXanthan GumCreatineCetearyl GlucosideInulin Lauryl CarbamateNylon-12SilicaPEG-10 DimethiconePolysorbate 40IsohexadecaneAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateAlcohol DenatButylene GlycolDehydroacetic AcidPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Actiwhite

Not decoded yet

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Sucrose Dilaurate

Mild O/W emulsifier and emollient; sensitive to hard water and pH; often auxiliary

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Superox-C

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Water

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

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Achromaxyl

Not decoded yet

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Hydrolyzed Brassica Napus Seedcake Extract

Not decoded yet

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract

Lentinus edodes mycelium extract for skin conditioning; water-soluble, prone to degradation, add preservatives

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Brassica Napus Extract

Plant extract for skin conditioning; aqueous fraction, stability testing is required

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Dipeptide-4

Not decoded yet

Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.

Sucrose Dilaurate

Mild O/W emulsifier and emollient; sensitive to hard water and pH; often auxiliary

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Olus/Vegetable Oil

Not decoded yet

Camelina Sativa Seed Oil

Camelina sativa seed oil; rich in ALA and vitamin E; emollient and antioxidant; may feel greasy due to high fatty acid content.

Citric Acid

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

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Xanthan Gum

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

Creatine

Skin conditioning agent for moisturizing and anti-aging; used at low concentrations, generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Polysorbate 40

Not decoded yet

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Cationic water-soluble polymer; stabilizer and conditioner, test compatibility with anions

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

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