pixi Vitamin-C Lotion

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. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water
3. Tocopheryl Acetate
4. Ferulic Acid
5. Lactic Acid
6. Ascorbic Acid
7. Oryza Sativa Callus Culture Extract
8. Bifida Ferment Lysate
9. Salix Alba Bark Extract
10. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11. Hydrogenated Polydecene
12. Glycerin
13. Propanediol
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. Cetearyl Alcohol
16. Sorbitan Stearate
17. Polysorbate 60
18. Palmitic Acid
19. Stearic Acid
20. Betaine
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
23. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
24. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
25. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
26. Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
27. Carbomer
28. Arginine
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Allantoin
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Disodium EDTA
33. 1,2-Hexanediol
34. Pentylene Glycol
35. Butylene Glycol
36. Caprylyl Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oils

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTIOXIDANT

Tocopheryl AcetateAscorbic Acid

ANTIMICROBIAL

Ferulic Acid

BUFFERING

Lactic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING

Bifida Ferment Lysate

ASTRINGENT

Salix Alba Bark Extract

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Other ingredients

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower WaterOryza Sativa Callus Culture ExtractHydrogenated PolydeceneGlycerinPropanediolGlyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholSorbitan StearatePolysorbate 60Palmitic AcidStearic AcidBetainePhenoxyethanolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Grandis Peel OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilCitrus Limon Peel OilLitsea Cubeba Fruit OilCarbomerArginineSodium HyaluronateAllantoinEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTA1,2-HexanediolPentylene GlycolButylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Water

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ferulic Acid

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

Lactic Acid

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

Oryza Sativa Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

Litsaea cubeba fruit oil; distinct aroma, potential irritant; use as essential oil, label fully.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Pentylene Glycol

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

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

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