physicians-formula Physicians Formula Skin Booster Vitamin Shot Time-Restoring

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/Eau
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Niacinamide
5. Pentylene Glycol
6. 1
7. 2-Hexanediol
8. Carbomer
9. Caprylyl Glycol
10. Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
11. Pullulan
12. Chondrus Crispus Extract
13. Polysorbate 20
14. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
15. Disodium Edta
16. Sodium Hydroxide
17. Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
18. Collagen Amino Acids
19. Iron Oxides
20. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Titanium Dioxide
23. Agar
24. Calcium Alginate
25. Sodium Lactate
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Hydroxyacetophenone
28. Tropolone
29. Gluconolactone
30. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
31. Sodium Benzoate
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Red 30
34. Retinyl Palmitate
35. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
36. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Eau2-Hexanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

DEODORANT

Caprylyl Glycol

Other ingredients

1Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit ExtractPullulanChondrus Crispus ExtractPolysorbate 20Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium EdtaSodium HydroxideKappaphycus Alvarezii ExtractCollagen Amino AcidsIron OxidesLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePhenoxyethanolTitanium DioxideAgarCalcium AlginateSodium LactateXanthan GumHydroxyacetophenoneTropoloneGluconolactoneHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium BenzoateSodium HyaluronateRed 30Retinyl PalmitatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Ingredients explained

Water/Eau

Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives 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

Pentylene Glycol

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

1

Not decoded yet

2-Hexanediol

2-Hexanediol; branched-chain diol solvent and co-preservative, mild odor, weak humectant.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Plant extract for skin protection; contains antioxidants, may need stabilizers at high conc.

Pullulan

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

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Polysorbate 20

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Disodium Edta

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

Seaweed polysaccharide; film forming and moisturizing; provides gel texture; gentle.

Collagen Amino Acids

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides for hair and skin conditioning; low molecular weight aids moisturizing and conditioning, not direct collagen filling.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Agar

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems

Calcium Alginate

Natural polysaccharide used as thickener and gel base; usually food-grade, but listed as fragrance here, verify supply chain origin.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Xanthan Gum

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Red 30

Synthetic azo dye for coloring; subject to regulatory limits, ensure compliance

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

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