e-l-f e.l.f. Antioxidant Booster Drops
e-l-f e.l.f. Antioxidant Booster Drops lists 19 ingredients on its label, 15 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Glycerin
- Propylene Glycol
- Erythritol
- Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
- Niacinamide
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
- Phenoxyethanol
- Peg-32
- Peg-180
- Xanthan Gum
- Coceth-7
- Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Disodium Edta
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Highlights
Contains PEGContains mineral oil
Formulation view Water-based serum with glycerin, erythritol, and PPG-10. Key actives: niacinamide, ethyl ascorbate, tremella extract, and VE acetate. Xanthan gum thickens; phenoxyethanol preserves. For brightening, oil control, and basic anti-aging. Factory note: Complex actives require strict pH and oxidation control; high niacinamide may cause sensitivity.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene GlycolErythritol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Other ingredients
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractPhenoxyethanolPeg-32Peg-180Xanthan GumCoceth-7Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol EtherEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolDisodium EdtaPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Erythritol | HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Peg-32 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Peg-180 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coceth-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Erythritol
- Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.
- Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
- Polyol moisturizer providing slip, common in hair and facial care; non-silicone alternative, check compat with thickeners.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
- Tremella extract; strong humectant and antioxidant; water-soluble, suitable for anti-aging.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Peg-32
- Not decoded yet
- Peg-180
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Coceth-7
- Not decoded yet
- Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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