purid Refreshing Brightening 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. Aqua
2. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
3. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
4. Oat Beta Glucan
5. Methylpropanediol
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
8. Polyquaternium-51
9. 4-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol
10. Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
11. Phenylethyl Resorcinol
12. Glycerin
13. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
14. Nonapeptide-1
15. Tetrapeptide-1
16. Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
17. Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
18. Butylene Glycol
19. Bisabolol
20. Ceramide 3
21. Dimethicone
22. Cyclopentasiloxane
23. Polysilicone-11
24. Isohexadecane
25. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
26. Polysorbate 20
27. Polysorbate 80
28. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
29. Caprylyl Glycol
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Arginine

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains parabens

Formulation view Water-based formula featuring 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid and phenylethyl resorcinol for antioxidant brightening, buffered by portulaca extract. A lightweight, refreshing texture suitable for oily skin. From a manufacturing perspective, pH control is critical to prevent color change in the ascorbic acid derivative, ensuring overall stability.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaMethylpropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPentylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

ANTIOXIDANT

Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Other ingredients

Oat Beta GlucanPolyquaternium-514-Tert-ButylcyclohexanolGlycerinCaesalpinia Spinosa GumNonapeptide-1Tetrapeptide-1Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 GlycerinSodium Dilauramidoglutamide LysineButylene GlycolBisabololCeramide 3DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxanePolysilicone-11IsohexadecaneAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TauratePolysorbate 20Polysorbate 80Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinArginine

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Oat Beta Glucan

Not decoded yet

Methylpropanediol

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

4-Tert-Butylcyclohexanol

Not decoded yet

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Rheology-modifying silicone polymer for suspension and feel; requires silicone-compatible system

Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Phenylethyl resorcinol, antioxidant/whitening at 0.1–1%; inhibits tyrosinase, watch compatibility with high-dose VC.

Glycerin

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

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.

Nonapeptide-1

Nonapeptide-1 for hair/skin conditioning; enhances shine and strength, low irritation.

Tetrapeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin

PEG/PPG polybutylene glycerin humectant; monitor PEG oxidation and stability.

Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine

Amino acid-based humectant with moisture-binding properties; low irritancy, improves skin feel and hydration.

Butylene Glycol

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Cationic water-soluble polymer; stabilizer and conditioner, test compatibility with anions

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

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