matkas Antioxidant Boost 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. Glycerin
3. Methylpropanediol
4. Isononyl Isononanoate
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Niacinamide
7. Methyl Gluceth-20
8. Betaine
9. Pentylene Glycol
10. Carbomer
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Xanthan Gum
13. Ethylhexylglycerin
14. Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
15. Laminaria Japonica Extract
16. Agar
17. Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
18. Adenosine
19. Hydrogenated Lecithin
20. Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
21. Disodium EDTA
22. Fructooligosaccharides
23. Sodium Hyaluronate
24. Centella Asiatica Extract
25. Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
26. Beta-Glucan
27. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
28. Ceramide NP
29. Tocopherol
30. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolPentylene Glycol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20CarbomerButylene GlycolXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinEclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractAgarCyamopsis Tetragonoloba GumAdenosineHydrogenated LecithinHydroxydecyl UbiquinoneDisodium EDTAFructooligosaccharidesSodium HyaluronateCentella Asiatica ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractBeta-GlucanHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCeramide NPTocopherolAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

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Ingredients explained

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

Methylpropanediol

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Butylene Glycol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Eclipta prostrata leaf extract; polyphenols, 0.1–1%; antioxidant and soothing, stable in water, batch color variability

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Agar

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

Guar gum, natural thickener/stabiliser at 0.5–2%; biodegradable, dry film may feel astringent

Adenosine

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

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

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Fig fruit extract, humectant with polysaccharides and enzymes for skin moisturizing

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

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