cliv Retinol Lifting Ampoule

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. Purified Water
2. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Niacinamide
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Methyl Gluceth-20
7. Betaine
8. Glyceryl Glucoside
9. Benzyl Glycol
10. PVP
11. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
12. Propanediol
13. Ethylhexylglycerin
14. Carbomer
15. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
16. Butyrospermum Parkii
17. Arginine
18. Pullulan
19. Allantoin
20. Hydrolyzed Collagen
21. Hydrogenated Lecithin
22. Adenosine
23. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Disodium EDTA
26. Fragrance
27. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
28. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
29. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
30. Retinol
31. Ferulic Acid
32. Sclerotium Gum
33. Beta-Glucan
34. Sophora Japonica Bud Extract
35. Cholesterol
36. Magnolia Liliflora Bud Extract
37. Sodium Hyaluronate
38. Astaxanthin
39. Fullerenes
40. Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
41. Pentylene Glycol
42. Retinyl Palmitate
43. Tocopheryl Acetate
44. BHT
45. Polyglutamic Acid
46. Arachis Hypogaea Oil
47. Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
48. BHA
49. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
50. Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
51. Propylene Glycol
52. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
53. Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
54. Polysorbate 80
55. Caprylyl Glycol
56. Avena Sativa Meal Extract
57. Ubiquinone
58. Tocopherol
59. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
60. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
61. Hexapeptide-9
62. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
63. Tripeptide-1
64. Copper Tripeptide-1

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains parabens

Formulation view An anti-aging ampoule focused on Retinol, enhanced by Niacinamide, Ferulic Acid, and Fullerenes. It uses a water-soluble hyaluronic acid base, with preservation via hexanediol and ethylhexylglycerin. Suited for advanced users seeking rejuvenation. Formulator’s note: As Retinol is highly oxidation-prone and the formula lacks traditional occlusive oils, cold and dark storage is highly recommended to maintain active ingredient stability and efficacy.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlyceryl Glucoside

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SOLVENT

Benzyl Glycol

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20PVPPolyglyceryl-10 LauratePropanediolEthylhexylglycerinCarbomerHelianthus Annuus Seed OilButyrospermum ParkiiArgininePullulanAllantoinHydrolyzed CollagenHydrogenated LecithinAdenosinePolyglyceryl-10 StearateXanthan GumDisodium EDTAFragranceCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractRetinolFerulic AcidSclerotium GumBeta-GlucanSophora Japonica Bud ExtractCholesterolMagnolia Liliflora Bud ExtractSodium HyaluronateAstaxanthinFullerenesPolyglyceryl-10 DiisostearatePentylene GlycolRetinyl PalmitateTocopheryl AcetateBHTPolyglutamic AcidArachis Hypogaea OilPhaseolus Radiatus Seed ExtractBHACamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTaraxacum Officinale Leaf ExtractPropylene GlycolPanax Ginseng Root ExtractLactobacillus/Rice FermentPolysorbate 80Caprylyl GlycolAvena Sativa Meal ExtractUbiquinoneTocopherolPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Hexapeptide-9Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Tripeptide-1Copper Tripeptide-1

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Betaine

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

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Benzyl Glycol

Solvent and viscosity regulator; aids solubility of actives, slight preservative boost

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Arginine

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

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Adenosine

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifier

Xanthan Gum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Ferulic Acid

Antioxidant, often combined with vitamin C and E; 0.5-2%, photolabile

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Beta-Glucan

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

Sophora Japonica Bud Extract

Not decoded yet

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Magnolia Liliflora Bud Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Astaxanthin

Potent lipophilic antioxidant from algae; effective at trace levels (0.001-0.01%), prone to photodegradation, requires encapsulation or protection.

Fullerenes

Carbon nanomaterial for antioxidant claims; limited clinical safety/efficacy data, use caution.

Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for lotions; low irritancy, no strong sensitization data, concentration depends on formula, suitable for sensitive skin formulas.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Arachis Hypogaea Oil

Peanut oil, occlusive emollient; **EU restricted allergen**, contraindicated for those with allergies, moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract

Green bean seed extract for hair and skin conditioning; rich in saponins/proteins; typically used at 0.1-1%

BHA

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract

Taraxacum leaf extract for soothing; plant extract may contain particulates, filtration needed.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment

Ferment filtrate; hydrating, requires preservative support.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Avena Sativa Meal Extract

Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract for soothing and conditioning; sensitive-skin friendly but potential protein allergen

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Tocopherol

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

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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

Hexapeptide-9

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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

Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Copper Tripeptide-1

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

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