neogen Dermalogy Real Ferment Micro Essence

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. Bifida Ferment Lysate
2. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
3. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
4. Rice Ferment Filtrate
5. Aspergillus Ferment
6. Glycerine
7. Dipropylene Glycol
8. Methyl Gluceth-20
9. Water
10. Betaine
11. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
12. Ethylhexylglycerin
13. Trehalose
14. Lactobacillus Ferment
15. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
16. Caprylyl Glycol
17. Trideceth-10
18. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
19. Tromethamine
20. 1,2-Hexanediol
21. Tropolone
22. Allantoin
23. Butylene Glycol
24. Coptis Japonica Extract
25. Arginine
26. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
27. Hydrogenated Lecithin
28. Calcium Carbonate
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Adenosine
31. Niacinamide
32. Dextrin
33. Glycine
34. Serine
35. Glutamic Acid
36. Aspartic Acid
37. Leucine
38. Alanine
39. Lysine
40. Tyrosine
41. Phenylalanine
42. Proline
43. Threonine
44. Valine
45. Isoleucine
46. Phenoxyethanol
47. Histidine
48. Methionine
49. Cysteine

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains mineral oil

Formulation view A ferment-forward essence built on bifida lysate, yeast and rice ferment filtrates, with glycerin, betaine and trehalose as the humectant base, plus niacinamide, adenosine and amino acids. Mild preservation via ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol and tropolone. Lightweight, suits most skin types; high ferment load calls for light-protective packaging.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Bifida Ferment LysateBetula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceRice Ferment FiltrateAspergillus Ferment

HUMECTANT

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

保湿剂

Glycerine

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20BetaineCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerinTrehaloseLactobacillus FermentPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilCaprylyl GlycolTrideceth-10Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTromethamine1,2-HexanediolTropoloneAllantoinButylene GlycolCoptis Japonica ExtractArginineHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseHydrogenated LecithinCalcium CarbonateSodium HyaluronateAdenosineNiacinamideDextrinGlycineSerineGlutamic AcidAspartic AcidLeucineAlanineLysineTyrosinePhenylalanineProlineThreonineValineIsoleucinePhenoxyethanolHistidineMethionineCysteine

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Ingredients explained

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice

Birch juice NMF 0.5-5%; aqueous, check preservatives & sugars

Rice Ferment Filtrate

Contains amino acids/sugars; improves feel and hydration; fermentation byproducts may cause allergy.

Aspergillus Ferment

Aspergillus ferment extract; skin conditioner rich in polysaccharides; potential allergen, buffer formulation

Glycerine

Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Water

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

Betaine

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Trideceth-10

Not decoded yet

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Butylene Glycol

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

Coptis Japonica Extract

Coptis japonica root extract with berberine for sebum control and antimicrobial action; limit concentration to avoid sensitization.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Calcium Carbonate

Mineral particle used as abrasive or white filler; particle size dictates feel, control pH for oral use

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Adenosine

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

Niacinamide

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

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Methionine

Sulfur-containing amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; often used in combinations with other amino acids.

Cysteine

Cysteine reducing agent at 1–5% for waving; acidic amino acid, sulfur odor possible, pH buffering needed

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