hale Brightening Potion

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. Niacinamide
3. Glycereth-26
4. Acetyl Glucosamine
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Propanediol
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Zinc Pca
9. PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
10. Hydroxyethylcellulose
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Sodium Citrate
13. Citric Acid
14. Sodium Phytate
15. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains silicones

Formulation view Water-based functional serum featuring high-concentration niacinamide paired with acetyl glucosamine for skin conditioning and hydration. Uses various polyols and PEG-11 dimethicone for smoothness, thickened with cellulose. Gentle preservation system using 1,2-hexanediol and ethylhexylglycerine. Suitable for those seeking brightening and oil control. Observation: Acetyl glucosamine as a GAG precursor, when combined with niacinamide, requires attention to concentration impacts on barrier tolerance.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26Zinc Pca

SKIN CONDITIONING

Acetyl Glucosamine1,2-HexanediolPentylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

PEG-11 Methyl Ether DimethiconeHydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerinSodium CitrateCitric AcidSodium PhytateTocopherol

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Niacinamide

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Propanediol

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone

Amphoteric emulsifier and conditioner for hair/skin; PEG moiety may concern sensitive skin.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Phytate

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

Tocopherol

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

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