olay Regenerist 3-Point Super 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. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Glycerin
4. Niacinamide
5. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
6. Dimethicone
7. Panthenol
8. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
9. Polyethylene
10. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Camellia Sinensis Extract
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Carnosine
15. Butylene Glycol
16. Allantoin
17. Mica
18. Dimethiconol
19. Tocopherol
20. Polyacrylamide
21. C13-14 Isoparaffin
22. Laureth-4
23. Laureth-7
24. Citric Acid
25. Benzyl Alcohol
26. Peg-100 Stearate
27. Dmdm Hydantoin
28. Methylparaben
29. Bht
30. Disodium Edta
31. Tin Oxide
32. Titanium Dioxide
33. Parfum
34. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
35. Benzyl Salicylate
36. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
37. Citronellol
38. Hexyl Cinnamal
39. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
40. Limonene
41. Linalool

Highlights

Free of sulfatesContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains parabensContains essential oils

Formulation view Light serum with cyclopentasiloxane base, featuring niacinamide, panthenol, and peptides. Crosslinked silicones adjust viscosity for immediate smoothness. Contains minor pigments and fragrance for sensory appeal. Ideal for fine line repair and instant hydration. Factory perspective notes the volatile silicone base design for rapid film formation without residue, requiring precise dispersion control of low-concentration actives to prevent separation.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

EMULSION STABILISING

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

PolyethylenePalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Sodium HyaluronateCamellia Sinensis ExtractTocopheryl AcetateCarnosineButylene GlycolAllantoinMicaDimethiconolTocopherolPolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-4Laureth-7Citric AcidBenzyl AlcoholPeg-100 StearateDmdm HydantoinMethylparabenBhtDisodium EdtaTin OxideTitanium DioxideParfumAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl SalicylateButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolHexyl CinnamalIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateLimoneneLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Glycerin

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Dimethicone

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

Panthenol

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Camellia Sinensis Extract

Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Butylene Glycol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Tocopherol

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

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Laureth-4

Not decoded yet

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Citric Acid

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Dmdm Hydantoin

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Bht

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Disodium Edta

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

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Citronellol

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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