round-lab ROUND LAB Birch Juice 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. Water
2. Methylpropanediol
3. Glycerin
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Polyglycerin-3
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice(10
8. 000Ppm)
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Glyceryl Glucoside
11. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Hyaluronic Acid
14. Ascorbic Acid
15. Beta-Glucan
16. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
17. Hydrogenated Lecithin
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
20. Laminaria Japonica Extract
21. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
22. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
23. Pteris Multifida Extract
24. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
25. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
26. Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
27. Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
28. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
29. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
30. Corallina Officinalis Extract
31. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
32. Cyclohexasiloxane
33. Dipropylene Glycol
34. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
35. Xanthan Gum
36. Fructooligosaccharides
37. Carbomer
38. Disodium EDTA
39. Polyquaternium-51
40. Tromethamine
41. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains silicones

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HUMECTANT

Sodium HyaluronateGlyceryl Glucoside

HAIR CONDITIONING

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Other ingredients

Polyglycerin-3Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice(10000Ppm)Butylene GlycolHyaluronic AcidAscorbic AcidBeta-GlucanDipotassium GlycyrrhizateHydrogenated LecithinEthylhexylglycerinEclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractPteris Multifida ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCyclohexasiloxaneDipropylene GlycolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerXanthan GumFructooligosaccharidesCarbomerDisodium EDTAPolyquaternium-51TromethamineTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Glycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice(10

Not decoded yet

000Ppm)

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

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.

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Eclipta prostrata leaf extract; polyphenols, 0.1–1%; antioxidant and soothing, stable in water, batch color variability

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

Pteris Multifida Extract

Not decoded yet

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Coccinia indica fruit extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, low irritation.

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Extract for basic emollience; usually low-level, check extract solvent residues

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Xanthan Gum

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

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium EDTA

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

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Tocopherol

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

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