dm-essentials DM Essentials Instaderma Probiotic Skin Barrier Soothing Repair Serum
dm-essentials DM Essentials Instaderma Probiotic Skin Barrier Soothing Repair Serum lists 24 ingredients on its label, 22 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
- Propanediol
- Squalane
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cynanchum Atratum Extract
- Polysorbate 20
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
- Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Lactococcus Ferment
- Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Angelica Gigas Extract
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Carbomer
- Triethanolamine
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Triethylene Glycol
- Butylene Glycol
- Cholesterol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Squalane
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Cynanchum Atratum Extract
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- CLEANSING
- Centella Asiatica Extract
Other ingredients
Garcinia Mangostana Fruit ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractLactococcus FermentPsidium Guajava Leaf ExtractPhenoxyethanolAngelica Gigas ExtractJuniperus Communis Fruit OilChamomilla Recutita Flower OilHydrogenated LecithinCarbomerTriethanolamineHyaluronic AcidTriethylene GlycolButylene GlycolCholesterol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cynanchum Atratum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lactococcus Ferment | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Angelica Gigas Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, ASTRINGENT | 1 · – | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cholesterol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cynanchum Atratum Extract
- Cynanchum extract for conditioning; anti-inflammatory, check batch consistency
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
- Mangosteen extract for antioxidant and skin conditioning
- Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
- Herbal extract for soothing; limited data, patch test recommended, avoid metal ions.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Lactococcus Ferment
- Not decoded yet
- Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
- Guava leaf extract rich in polyphenols; astringent and antibacterial, often used in oil control products
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Angelica Gigas Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
- Juniper fruit essential oil. Contains camphor and terpinen-4-ol. Camphor is an allergen/neurotoxin; avoid on broken skin, label as essential oil.
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
- German chamomile oil with alpha-bisabolol for soothing; essential oil with allergen risk, use low, label as fragrance.
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Triethylene Glycol
- Polyol viscosity regulator and fragrance carrier at 5-15%; avoid excessive stacking with other glycols to manage viscosity.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Cholesterol
- Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.
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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