Chantecaille bio lifting 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. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
2. Aqua/Water/Eau
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Methyl Gluceth-20
6. Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
7. Diglycerin
8. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
9. Pullulan
10. Xanthan Gum
11. Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
12. Ethylhexylglycerin
13. PPG-26-Buteth-26
14. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
15. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
16. Pentylene Glycol
17. Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Maltodextrin
20. Sodium Hydroxide
21. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
22. Carbomer
23. Sodium Citrate
24. Citric Acid
25. Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
26. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
27. Psilanthus Bengalensis Leaf Cell Culture Extract
28. Sodium Hyaluronate
29. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
30. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
31. Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture
32. Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Acetyl Hexapeptide-38
35. N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
36. Biotin
37. [Citronellol
38. Geraniol
39. Linalool]

Highlights

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

Formulation view Rose water base with glycerin and butylene glycol; sodium hyaluronate hydrates. Porphyridium and tea polyphenols offer antioxidant protection; acetyl hexapeptide-8 and -38 support firmness. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and 1,2-hexanediol. For all skin types, especially early-aging. Factory note: phyto-peptides and lipid technologies enhance activity; lightweight, non-sticky feel suits sensitive skin.

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolDiglycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

ANTISTATIC

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

BINDING

Pullulan

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20Xanthan GumPlantago Lanceolata Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerinPPG-26-Buteth-26PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPentylene GlycolPorphyridium Cruentum ExtractCaprylyl GlycolMaltodextrinSodium HydroxideRosa Damascena Flower OilCarbomerSodium CitrateCitric AcidPelargonium Graveolens OilTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractPsilanthus Bengalensis Leaf Cell Culture ExtractSodium HyaluronateAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRubus Idaeus Leaf Cell CultureNicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell CulturePhenoxyethanolAcetyl Hexapeptide-38N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 AcetateBiotin[CitronellolGeraniolLinalool]

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Ingredients explained

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

Imperata root extract; traditional TCM ingredient for skin conditioning. No public data on irritancy or comedogenicity.

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Xanthan Gum

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

Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract

Plantain leaf extract for antimicrobial and astringent use; plant extract with variable potency, patch test for sensitive skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Porphyridium Cruentum Extract

Porphyridium cruentum extract, marine algae source, providing skin conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

Pelargonium graveolens oil containing citronellol and geraniol; used as perfuming agent, contains labeled allergens requiring compliance checks.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Psilanthus Bengalensis Leaf Cell Culture Extract

Plant cell culture extract; consistent active profiles for moisturizing and skin conditioning.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture

Cell culture derivative for skin conditioning; limited data, patch test advised.

Nicotiana Sylvestris Leaf Cell Culture

Tobacco cell culture with plant proteins; no traditional allergenic risk, monitor batch consistency

Phenoxyethanol

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-38

Not decoded yet

N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate

Collagen-mimetic peptide for anti-wrinkle; low concentration use requires light and oxidative protection

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

[Citronellol

Citronellol; common in essential oils; EU 26 allergen, requires declaration; monitor phototoxicity

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Linalool]

Linalool, primary fragrance note, strong allergen; requires labeling under EU 26 allergens, regulated concentration

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