skinmedica Lytera 2.0
skinmedica SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 lists 23 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Water
- Butylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- Niacinamide
- Polyacrylate-13
- Phenylethyl Resorcinol
- Tranexamic Acid
- Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
- Plankton Extract
- Tetrapeptide-30
- Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
- Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
- Alteromonas Ferment Extract
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Polyisobutene
- Polysorbate 20
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Phytic Acid
- Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
- Disodium Edta
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEG
Formulation view Aqueous gel featuring Niacinamide, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, and Tranexamic Acid for brightening, paired with Grape and Plankton extracts. Hydration from Butylene Glycol and Glycerin. Preserved with Hydroxyacetophenone and Ethylhexylglycerin. Factory observation: Targets radiance and spot reduction; suitable for normal to oily skin with brightening needs, caution advised for sensitive types.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Phenylethyl Resorcinol
- ASTRINGENT
- Tranexamic Acid
- FRAGRANCE
- Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Plankton Extract
Other ingredients
Polyacrylate-13Tetrapeptide-30Artemisia Capillaris Flower ExtractVibrio Alginolyticus Ferment FiltrateAlteromonas Ferment ExtractTocopheryl AcetatePolyisobutenePolysorbate 20Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydroxyacetophenonePhytic AcidDiethylhexyl SyringylidenemalonateDisodium EdtaEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate-13 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenylethyl Resorcinol | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tranexamic Acid | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Plankton Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tetrapeptide-30 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Alteromonas Ferment Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Polyacrylate-13
- Not decoded yet
- Phenylethyl Resorcinol
- Phenylethyl resorcinol, antioxidant/whitening at 0.1–1%; inhibits tyrosinase, watch compatibility with high-dose VC.
- Tranexamic Acid
- Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.
- Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
- Grape flower cell extract for antioxidant protection; listed as fragrance ingredient, check sensitization
- Plankton Extract
- Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.
- Tetrapeptide-30
- Not decoded yet
- Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
- Artemisia flower extract for skin conditioning; alkaloid content, assess tolerance for sensitive skin
- Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate
- Not decoded yet
- Alteromonas Ferment Extract
- Ferment filtrate with peptides/polysaccharides; skin conditioning, 1–3% typical; check preservative system.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Phytic Acid
- Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.
- Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
- New UV filter (UVA/UVB); EU limits 2.8%/1.4%, potential sensitizer, stability required
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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