FOREO faq tm red light peptide 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/Aqua/Eau
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Propanediol
4. Glycerin
5. Pentylene Glycol
6. Panthenol
7. Dipropylene Glycol
8. Methylpropanediol
9. Xylitol
10. Pancratium Maritimum Extract
11. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
12. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
13. Squalane
14. Choleth-24
15. Chondrus Crispus Extract
16. Betaine
17. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
18. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Silica
23. 1,2-Hexanediol
24. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Adenosine
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Trehalose
29. Sodium PCA
30. Cyclodextrin
31. Glyceryl Glucoside
32. Centella Asiatica Extract
33. Biosaccharide Gum-1
34. Serine
35. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
36. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
37. Glucose
38. Benzyl Glycol
39. Saccharide Isomerate
40. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
41. Tocopherol
42. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
43. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
44. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
45. Hyaluronic Acid
46. Hydrogenated Lecithin
47. Ceramide NP
48. PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24

Highlights

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

Formulation view Water-based formula with polyols, focusing on peptides and adenosine for anti-wrinkle and repair. Centella asiatica and dipotassium glycyrrhizate enhance barrier comfort. Multiple hyaluronic acids boost hydration. Suitable for sensitive or aging-prone skin. Factory note: No fragrance; high active load demands strict stability control.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SOLVENT

PropanediolMethylpropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

Other ingredients

XylitolPancratium Maritimum ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4SqualaneCholeth-24Chondrus Crispus ExtractBetaineSaccharum Officinarum ExtractAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolPortulaca Oleracea ExtractXanthan GumSilica1,2-HexanediolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineSodium HyaluronateTrehaloseSodium PCACyclodextrinGlyceryl GlucosideCentella Asiatica ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-1SerineSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansGlucoseBenzyl GlycolSaccharide IsomerateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTocopherolHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractHyaluronic AcidHydrogenated LecithinCeramide NPPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Butylene Glycol

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Methylpropanediol

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

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Pancratium Maritimum Extract

Seaholly extract; provides natural moisturizing polysaccharides; mild and highly hydrating at low usage levels.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Choleth-24

Not decoded yet

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Xanthan Gum

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin; used as a stabilizer or solubilizer to improve solubility of active ingredients and fragrances

Glyceryl Glucoside

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Benzyl Glycol

Solvent and viscosity regulator; aids solubility of actives, slight preservative boost

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Tocopherol

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

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24

Nonionic emulsifier/solubilizer; low foam, mild, for emulsions, avoid with soaps to prevent precipitation

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