purid Refreshing Brightening Serum
purid Purid Refreshing Brightening Serum lists 31 ingredients on its label, 26 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Oat Beta Glucan
- Methylpropanediol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Polyquaternium-51
- 4-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Phenylethyl Resorcinol
- Glycerin
- Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
- Nonapeptide-1
- Tetrapeptide-1
- Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
- Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
- Butylene Glycol
- Bisabolol
- Ceramide 3
- Dimethicone
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Polysilicone-11
- Isohexadecane
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Polysorbate 20
- Polysorbate 80
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Arginine
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains parabens
Formulation view Water-based formula featuring 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and phenylethyl resorcinol for antioxidant brightening, buffered by portulaca extract. A lightweight, refreshing texture suitable for oily skin. From a manufacturing perspective, pH control is critical to prevent color change in the ascorbic acid derivative, ensuring overall stability.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaMethylpropanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPentylene Glycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Other ingredients
Oat Beta GlucanPolyquaternium-514-Tert-ButylcyclohexanolGlycerinCaesalpinia Spinosa GumNonapeptide-1Tetrapeptide-1Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 GlycerinSodium Dilauramidoglutamide LysineButylene GlycolBisabololCeramide 3DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxanePolysilicone-11IsohexadecaneAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TauratePolysorbate 20Polysorbate 80Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinArginine
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oat Beta Glucan | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-51 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| 4-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenylethyl Resorcinol | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum | FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nonapeptide-1 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrapeptide-1 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ceramide 3 | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysilicone-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isohexadecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
- Oat Beta Glucan
- Not decoded yet
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- Polyquaternium-51
- Not decoded yet
- 4-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol
- Not decoded yet
- Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
- Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system
- Phenylethyl Resorcinol
- Phenylethyl resorcinol, antioxidant/whitening at 0.1–1%; inhibits tyrosinase, watch compatibility with high-dose VC.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
- Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.
- Nonapeptide-1
- Nonapeptide-1 for hair/skin conditioning; enhances shine and strength, low irritation.
- Tetrapeptide-1
- Not decoded yet
- Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
- PEG/PPG polybutylene glycerin humectant; monitor PEG oxidation and stability.
- Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
- Amino acid-based humectant with moisture-binding properties; low irritancy, improves skin feel and hydration.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Ceramide 3
- Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended
- 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.
- Polysilicone-11
- Not decoded yet
- Isohexadecane
- Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Cationic water-soluble polymer; stabilizer and conditioner, test compatibility with anions
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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