by-terry By Terry Brightening CC Serum
by-terry By Terry Brightening CC Serum lists 48 ingredients on its label, 42 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
- Glycereth-7
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
- Dimethicone
- Butylene Glycol
- PEG-7
- Dimethyl Ether
- PEG-32
- Nylon-12
- Boron Nitride
- Cyclomethicone
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Glycerin
- Lecithin
- Tocopherol
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
- Methylparaben
- Ethylparaben
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Benzophenone-4
- Cyclotetrasiloxane
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Potassium Sorbate
- Xanthan Gum
- Geraniol
- Papain
- BHT
- Citronellol
- Rosa Alba Flower Extract
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Carbomer
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Eugenol
- Algin
- Mica
- Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891
- Iron Oxides
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- Iron Oxides
- Iron Oxides
- Tin Oxide
- Carmine
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneCyclomethicone
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- PROPELLANT
- Dimethyl Ether
- BULKING
- Boron Nitride
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Other ingredients
Glycereth-7PEG-7PEG-32Nylon-12GlycerinLecithinTocopherolAcrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate CopolymerPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinMethylparabenEthylparabenParfum/FragrancePolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerPotassium HydroxideBenzophenone-4CyclotetrasiloxaneHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPotassium SorbateXanthan GumGeraniolPapainBHTCitronellolRosa Alba Flower Extract1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolCarbomerRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractEugenolAlginMicaTitanium Dioxide/Ci 77891Iron OxidesBismuth OxychlorideIron OxidesIron OxidesTin OxideCarmine
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethyl Ether | PROPELLANT, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-32 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Nylon-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Boron Nitride | BULKING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclomethicone | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 Entry 1388 of Annex II corresponds to D4 (Cyclotetrasiloxane). If Cyclomethicone contains D4 then entry II/1388 applies. Restricted under COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2024/1328. 1. Shall not be placed on the market (a) as a substance on its own; (b) as a constituent of other substances; or (c) in mixtures; in a concentration equal to or greater than 0,1 % by weight of the respective substance after 6 June 2026. [...] 3. By way of derogation: (a) for D4 and D5 in wash-off cosmetic products, paragraph 1, point (c), shall apply afte | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, 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 |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cyclotetrasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SOLVENT · 限制 II/1388 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Papain | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Rosa Alba Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/366 | — | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Algin | BINDING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 附录 IV · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bismuth Oxychloride | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carmine | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycereth-7
- Not decoded yet
- Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
- Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- PEG-7
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethyl Ether
- Dimethyl Ether, propellant and solvent; volatile, used in sprays, note storage safety and regulations
- PEG-32
- Not decoded yet
- Nylon-12
- Not decoded yet
- Boron Nitride
- Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk
- Cyclomethicone
- Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
- Gelling thickener; often used in pre-emulsion water phase, can chelate fragrances
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Sodium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Cyclotetrasiloxane
- Volatile silicone providing slip; D4 is restricted in EU rinse-off products and requires labeling for leave-on use.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Papain
- Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Rosa Alba Flower Extract
- White rose extract for conditioning and fragrance; contains allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Algin
- Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Titanium Dioxide/Ci 77891
- Efficient physical UV filter; nano-forms have inhalation risk, strictly banned in aerosols; non-comedogenic
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Bismuth Oxychloride
- White pigment at 5–20%; for makeup coverage, may cause sensitivity in some
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.
- Carmine
- Natural red colorant (cochineal); may trigger reactions in those with insect protein allergy
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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