functionalab Redness Reducer Serum
functionalab Functionalab Redness Reducer Serum lists 29 ingredients on its label, 25 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.
- Aqua
- Cetearyl Isononanoate
- Octyldodecanol
- Butylene Glycol
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- Ceteareth-20
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Tocopherol
- Laureth-3
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
- Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
- Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
- Butylene Glycol
- Dextran
- Glycerin
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Glycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Ceteareth-12
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Disodium EDTA
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Xanthan Gum
- Phenoxyethanol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl IsononanoateOctyldodecanolPlukenetia Volubilis Seed OilDicaprylyl CarbonateCetearyl Alcohol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
Other ingredients
Ceteareth-20Laureth-3HydroxyethylcelluloseAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterEchium Plantagineum Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8Butylene GlycolDextranGlycerinGlyceryl StearateGlycerinEthylhexylglycerinAcrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCeteareth-12Cetyl PalmitateDisodium EDTASodium HydroxideXanthan GumPhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Isononanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-3 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dextran | BINDING, 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 |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ceteareth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cetearyl Isononanoate
- Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
- Inca Inchi oil; Omega-9 rich emollient. Use <5%; pair with antioxidants to prevent oxidation.
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Laureth-3
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
- Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester for hair and skin; ester structure, avoid for oily skin, check compatibility.
- Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
- Linoleic-rich seed oil; high oxidation risk, requires antioxidants and light protection to maintain stability
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
- Sunflower oil unsaponifiables; squalene, tocopherol. Lightweight antioxidant, sensitive to oxidation, store light-protected and N2 flushed.
- Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
- Plant-derived skin-conditioning extract; used at low levels, stability must be verified.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
- Palmitoyl tripeptide-8 signaling peptide; 0.1–1%, aqueous stability watch
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Dextran
- Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Ceteareth-12
- Not decoded yet
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.
- 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
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- 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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