lessential L'ESSENTIAL Double 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. Water
2. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
3. Glycerin
4. Methylpropanediol
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Niacinamide
7. Caprylyl Methicone
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Nymphaea Alba Root Extract
10. Guaiazulene
11. Water
12. Madecassoside
13. Cetearyl Alcohol
14. Cetearyl Olivate
15. Sorbitan Olivate
16. Carbomer
17. Tromethamine
18. Cetyl Phosphate
19. Sodium Citrate
20. Butylene Glycol
21. Adenosine
22. Citric Acid
23. Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
24. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
25. Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Copper Tripeptide-1
31. Glutathione
32. Tripeptide-1
33. Centella Asiatica Extract
34. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
35. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
36. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
37. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
38. Hexapeptide-9

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains silicones

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractCaprylyl Methicone1,2-Hexanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Nymphaea Alba Root ExtractGuaiazuleneWaterMadecassosideCetearyl AlcoholCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateCarbomerTromethamineCetyl PhosphateSodium CitrateButylene GlycolAdenosineCitric AcidGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 OleateSodium HyaluronateCapryloyl Salicylic AcidEthylhexylglycerinSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateDisodium EDTACopper Tripeptide-1GlutathioneTripeptide-1Centella Asiatica ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Hexapeptide-9

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Plant leaf extract containing essential oils for skin conditioning and soothing; dilute concentrated extracts to avoid irritation.

Glycerin

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Niacinamide

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

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Nymphaea Alba Root Extract

White water lily root extract; saponin-rich for soothing

Guaiazulene

Potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; blue powder, used in soothing formulas

Water

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

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Cetyl Phosphate

Anionic emulsifier and thickener; often blended, high levels may sting sensitive skin

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Butylene Glycol

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Citric Acid

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

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulations

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Hexapeptide-9

Hexapeptide-9 (Acetyl Hexapeptide); signal peptide for fibroblast stimulation, typically used at 0.5-1%.

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