zelens Intense Defence Antioxidant 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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Squalane
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Sodium Hyaluronate
7. Superoxide Dismutase
8. Thioctic Acid
9. Ubiquinone
10. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
11. Bisabolol
12. Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
14. Centella Asiatica Extract
15. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
16. Pinus Strobus Bark Extract
17. Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
20. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
21. Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
22. Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol
23. Tripeptide-1
24. Lactic Acid
25. Polyacrylamide
26. Phenoxyethanol
27. Dimethicone
28. Acrylates Copolymer
29. C13-14 Isoparaffin
30. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
31. Laureth-7
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Polysilicone-11
34. Vp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
35. Butylene Glycol
36. Caprylyl Glycol
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Parfum
39. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEG

Formulation view A multi-pathway antioxidant serum with CoQ10, lipoic acid, and SOD, thickened with hydrolyzed proteins. Silicone adds slip; botanicals included. For mature skin seeking radical defense. Factory focus: strict temperature control for enzyme activity and antioxidant stability.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneCyclopentasiloxane

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate

ANTIOXIDANT

Superoxide DismutaseThioctic Acid

Other ingredients

UbiquinoneAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateBisabololPerilla Frutescens Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractPinus Strobus Bark ExtractEchinacea Angustifolia Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateHydrolyzed Soy ProteinHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinDimethylmethoxy ChromanolHydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl MethylsilanediolTripeptide-1Lactic AcidPolyacrylamidePhenoxyethanolDimethiconeAcrylates CopolymerC13-14 IsoparaffinDimethicone CrosspolymerLaureth-7EthylhexylglycerinPolysilicone-11Vp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol EsterButylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolXanthan GumParfumLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Thioctic Acid

Alpha-lipoic acid; potent antioxidant; poor water solubility, often used as ester derivatives

Ubiquinone

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

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract

Perilla leaf extract containing perillal, providing fragrance and mild soothing effects.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Pinus Strobus Bark Extract

Not decoded yet

Echinacea Angustifolia Leaf Extract

Echinacea angustifolia leaf extract for antioxidant/soothing; asteraceae allergen risk, avoid in sensitive/allergic users.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Ergothioneine analog antioxidant; stabilizes formula, protect from light.

Hydrolyzed Sesame Protein Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol

Not decoded yet

Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dimethicone

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

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Vp/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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