bellflower Propolis 76% 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. Propolis Extract
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Propanediol
4. Water
5. Glycerin
6. Methylpropanediol
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Hydroxyethyl Urea
9. Arginine
10. Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
11. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
12. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
13. Allantoin
14. Ethylhexylglycerin
15. Carbomer
16. Dextrin
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
20. Pvm/Ma Copolymer
21. Disodium EDTA
22. Fragrance
23. Cynanchum Atratum Extract
24. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
25. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
26. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
27. Hyaluronic Acid
28. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
29. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Potassium Hyaluronate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Propolis Extract1,2-Hexanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SOLVENT

PropanediolMethylpropanediol

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HAIR CONDITIONING

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Other ingredients

ArginineGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolyglyceryl-10 LaurateAllantoinEthylhexylglycerinCarbomerDextrinSodium HyaluronateXanthan GumGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerPvm/Ma CopolymerDisodium EDTAFragranceCynanchum Atratum ExtractHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHyaluronic AcidSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePotassium Hyaluronate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

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

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

Methylpropanediol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care

Arginine

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

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Pvm/Ma Copolymer

Film former at 1–5%; for styling/hair care, provides lasting effect

Disodium EDTA

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Cynanchum Atratum Extract

Cynanchum extract for conditioning; anti-inflammatory, check batch consistency

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

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

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%.

Potassium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic salt, excellent humectant; efficacy varies with MW, best with occlusive base

Related products in this category

• herbal-essences Herbal Essences Argan Oil Of Morocco Shampoo
• nacific Nacific Cotton Toner
• botanity BOTANITY Makiol Sebum Serum
• murad Murad Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment
• sallyeander SallyeAnder Nourish Undereye Treatment
• anaplasis Anaplasis Eye Serum Puffiness & Dark Circles