pixi Vitamin-C 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/Water/Eau
2. Ascorbic Acid
3. Ethoxydiglycol
4. Propanediol
5. Glycerin
6. Citrus Grandis Water
7. Sodium Hydroxide
8. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Citrus Limon Peel Extract
11. Citrus Nobilis Orange Fruit Extract
12. Ferulic Acid
13. Tocopherol
14. Caffeine
15. Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract
16. Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
17. Beta-Carotene
18. Lecithin
19. Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
20. Panthenol
21. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
22. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
23. Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
24. Citrus Junos Peel Extract
25. Mentha Piperita Extract
26. Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
27. Retinol
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
30. Punica Granatum Extract
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
33. Polysorbate 20
34. Phospholipids
35. Glycine Soja Oil
36. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
37. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
38. Sodium Benzoate
39. Potassium Sorbate
40. Sodium Sorbate
41. Citric Acid
42. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbic Acid

HUMECTANT

EthoxydiglycolSodium Hyaluronate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BUFFERING

Sodium Hydroxide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Other ingredients

Citrus Grandis WaterCitrus Limon Peel ExtractCitrus Nobilis Orange Fruit ExtractFerulic AcidTocopherolCaffeineMicrocitrus Australis Fruit ExtractMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit ExtractBeta-CaroteneLecithinCitrus Glauca Fruit ExtractPanthenolDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractCitrus Grandis Fruit ExtractCitrus Junos Peel ExtractMentha Piperita ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractRetinolXanthan GumLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePunica Granatum ExtractPhenoxyethanolHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinPolysorbate 20PhospholipidsGlycine Soja OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium Acrylates CopolymerSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateSodium SorbateCitric AcidEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Propanediol

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

Glycerin

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

Citrus Grandis Water

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.

Citrus Nobilis Orange Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Ferulic Acid

Antioxidant, often combined with vitamin C and E; 0.5-2%, photolabile

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract

Australian finger lime extract for skin conditioning; minimal photosensitivity

Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract

Citrus fruit extract for antioxidant and fresh feel; potential allergen

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract

Citrus glauca fruit extract; contains essential oils, allergen and photosensitivity risk, caution for sensitive skin

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.

Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract

Pomelo extract with astringent and skin-conditioning properties; contains phototoxic citrus components, assess risk for daytime use.

Citrus Junos Peel Extract

Citrus junos peel extract for skin conditioning; photosensitivity caution.

Mentha Piperita Extract

Mentha piperita extract for cooling and deodorizing in cleansers; extracts can be more irritating than oils, dilute accordingly

Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Xanthan Gum

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

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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

Punica Granatum Extract

Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Polysorbate 20

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

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Sorbate

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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