soqu Watermelon 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
2. Isopentyldiol
3. Dipropylene Glycol
4. PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
5. Glycerin
6. Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
7. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
8. Phenoxyethanol
9. Caprylyl Glycol
10. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
11. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
12. 1,2-Hexanediol
13. Arginine
14. Carbomer
15. Butylene Glycol
16. Pseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil/Soybean Flour Ferment Filtrate
17. Glycolipids
18. Ceteareth-20
19. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
20. Polysorbate 20
21. Cetearyl Alcohol
22. Propanediol
23. Ceramide NP
24. Potassium Hyaluronate
25. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
27. Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract
28. Sea Water
29. Hydrolyzed Extensin
30. Hydrolyzed Collagen
31. Sodium PCA
32. Ocimum Basilicum Seed Extract
33. Saccharomyces/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate
34. Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
35. Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
36. Lilium Tigrinum Extract
37. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
38. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
39. Sodium Hyaluronate
40. Betaine
41. Trehalose
42. Disodium EDTA
43. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

IsopentyldiolPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

Other ingredients

Caprylyl GlycolPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer1,2-HexanediolArginineCarbomerButylene GlycolPseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil/Soybean Flour Ferment FiltrateGlycolipidsCeteareth-20PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPolysorbate 20Cetearyl AlcoholPropanediolCeramide NPPotassium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractHordeum Vulgare Leaf ExtractSea WaterHydrolyzed ExtensinHydrolyzed CollagenSodium PCAOcimum Basilicum Seed ExtractSaccharomyces/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractVigna Radiata Seed ExtractLilium Tigrinum ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSodium HyaluronateBetaineTrehaloseDisodium EDTAFragrance

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Isopentyldiol

Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Glycerin

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

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Watermelon extract; L-citrulline/sugar; low-conc humectant, mild, no pub comed data

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

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

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Arginine

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Butylene Glycol

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

Pseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil/Soybean Flour Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Glycolipids

Cell membrane lipids mimicking skin barrier structure; used in repair formulations and biomimetic membranes

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Polysorbate 20

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Propanediol

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

Ceramide NP

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

Potassium Hyaluronate

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

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%.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Sea Water

Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty

Hydrolyzed Extensin

Hydrolyzed protein (grape source) for moisture and conditioning; low MW, low allergy risk.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Sodium PCA

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

Ocimum Basilicum Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Saccharomyces/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment extract with amino acids and peptides for skin conditioning; monitor microbial stability and watch for allergens.

Vigna Radiata Seed Extract

Seed extract with proteins and polyphenols for hydration and conditioning.

Lilium Tigrinum Extract

Botanical extract, low-concentration conditioning; data limited, watch sensitization

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

Licorice root; anti-inflammatory/whitening, contains glycyrrhizin, caution for pollen-allergic individuals.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Betaine

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

Trehalose

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

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

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