missha Vita C

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. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
2. Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
3. Glycerin
4. Methylpropanediol
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Niacinamide
7. Diethoxyethyl Succinate
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Tocopheryl Acetate
10. Water
11. 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
12. Bifida Ferment Lysate
13. Tranexamic Acid
14. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
15. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
16. Glucose
17. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18. Glycine Soja Oil
19. Fructooligosaccharides
20. Fructose
21. Arbutin
22. Hydrogenated Lecithin
23. Panthenol
24. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Adenosine
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Citric Acid
29. Polyquaternium-51
30. Ceramide NP
31. Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
32. Sodium Phytate
33. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
34. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
35. Sodium Citrate
36. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
37. Beta-Carotene
38. Tocopherol
39. Hydrolyzed Collagen
40. Allantoin
41. Glyceryl Glucoside
42. Dipropylene Glycol
43. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
44. Caprylyl Glycol
45. Ascorbic Acid
46. Hyaluronic Acid
47. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
48. Pentylene Glycol
49. PVP
50. Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
51. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
52. Sodium Hyaluronate
53. Phytosterols
54. Ascorbyl Glucoside
55. Fullerenes
56. Limonene
57. Linalool

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract1,2-Hexanediol

FRAGRANCE

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

MethylpropanediolDiethoxyethyl Succinate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Tocopheryl AcetateWater3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidBifida Ferment LysateTranexamic AcidSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateChlorella Vulgaris ExtractGlucoseCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycine Soja OilFructooligosaccharidesFructoseArbutinHydrogenated LecithinPanthenolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilXanthan GumAdenosineEthylhexylglycerinCitric AcidPolyquaternium-51Ceramide NPCitrus Grandis Peel OilSodium PhytateEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilLavandula Angustifolia OilSodium CitrateDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractBeta-CaroteneTocopherolHydrolyzed CollagenAllantoinGlyceryl GlucosideDipropylene GlycolPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Caprylyl GlycolAscorbic AcidHyaluronic AcidAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Pentylene GlycolPVPLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium HyaluronatePhytosterolsAscorbyl GlucosideFullerenesLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract

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

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water

Hippophae rhamnoides water for natural fragrance and skin conditioning; low irritancy, note potential photosensitivity from vitamin C

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.

Butylene Glycol

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

Niacinamide

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

Diethoxyethyl Succinate

Water-soluble co-solvent for lipophilic actives; check preservative compatibility.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Water

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

3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

3-O-Ethyl ascorbate; water-soluble antioxidant, requires stabilization

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Panthenol

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Xanthan Gum

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Citric Acid

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

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Ceramide NP

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

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

Grapefruit peel oil for fragrance; EU restricted, sensitizing properties, used as fragrance.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

Tocopherol

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

Hydrolyzed Collagen

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Pentylene Glycol

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

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Cationic conditioning agent providing antistatic benefits and smoothness; common in hair conditioners, note anion surfactant compatibility.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Fullerenes

Carbon nanomaterial for antioxidant claims; limited clinical safety/efficacy data, use caution.

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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