innisfree 9 solutions 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/Aqua/Eau
2. Dimethicone
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Polysilicone-11
6. Glycerin
7. Arbutin
8. Glycereth-26
9. Squalane
10. Polysorbate 20
11. Fragrance/Parfum
12. Pantethine
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Polyacrylate-13
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
17. Polyisobutene
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Disodium EDTA
20. Propanediol
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Adenosine
23. Propylene Glycol
24. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
25. Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
26. Sorbitan Isostearate
27. Calanthe Discolor Extract
28. Dextrin
29. Theobroma Cacao Extract
30. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
31. Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
32. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
33. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
34. Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract
35. Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
36. Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
37. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
38. Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
39. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
40. Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
41. Orchid Extract
42. Beta-Glucan

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Formulation view A silicone-based gel serum providing occlusion, boosted by polyols. Rich in actives like arbutin, panthenol, and nearly twenty botanical extracts. Suitable for all skin types, ideal for multi-benefit daytime use. Factory observation: Combining numerous water-soluble extracts with a silicone base requires cationic polymers for suspension and stability to prevent separation; the preservation system must handle low water activity in a nutrient-rich environment.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneSqualane

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIOXIDANT

Arbutin

Other ingredients

Polysilicone-11Polysorbate 20Fragrance/ParfumPantethinePhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate-13Tocopheryl AcetateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPolyisobuteneEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTAPropanediolXanthan GumAdenosinePropylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitrus Grandis Peel ExtractSorbitan IsostearateCalanthe Discolor ExtractDextrinTheobroma Cacao ExtractArtemisia Vulgaris ExtractGanoderma Lucidum ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractPrunella Vulgaris Leaf ExtractRubus Idaeus Fruit ExtractTaraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractCamellia Japonica Leaf ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractOrchid ExtractBeta-Glucan

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Dimethicone

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Pantethine

Panthenine, lipophilic vitamin B derivative convertible to pantothenic acid, used for hair and skin conditioning

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Propanediol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Adenosine

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Citrus Grandis Peel Extract

Citrus grandis peel extract, astringent and tonic. Contains essential oils; check light sensitivity and allergens.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Calanthe Discolor Extract

Calanthe extract, repair and conditioning; 0.1–1% typical, data limited, low risk

Dextrin

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

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Herbal extract rich in volatile essential oils for skin conditioning; check sensitization potential at high levels

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract

Botanical extract claimed for skin protection

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Prunella leaf extract, soothing and conditioning; 0.1–1% typical, data limited, low risk

Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract

Raspberry fruit extract with astringent and keratolytic properties; exfoliating, may irritate at high levels

Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Dandelion root extract; traditional soothing and conditioning agent, low concentration, suitable for sensitive formulas.

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract

Camellia leaf extract providing skin conditioning and antioxidant support; gentle with no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; usually at low levels, act in synergy.

Orchid Extract

Orchid extract, moisturizing; efficacy varies by species, standardized extract preferred.

Beta-Glucan

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

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