G9SKIN ac solution 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. Sodium Hyaluronate
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Niacinamide
6. Methyl Gluceth-20
7. Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
8. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
9. Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
10. Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
11. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
12. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
13. Usnea Barbata Extract
14. Xanthan Gum
15. Lecithin
16. Morus Alba Fruit Extract
17. Wine Extract
18. Sucrose
19. Mineral Salts
20. Gluconolactone
21. Sodium Benzoate
22. Methylsilanol Mannuronate
23. Laureth-9
24. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
25. Polyacrylamide
26. C13-14 Isoparaffin
27. Laureth-7
28. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
29. Caprylyl Glycol
30. Glyceryl Caprylate
31. Glyceryl Laurate
32. Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
33. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
34. Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil
35. 1,2-Hexanediol
36. Tropolone
37. Carbomer
38. Sclerotium Gum
39. Potassium Hydroxide
40. Phenoxyethanol
41. Fragrance
42. Mica
43. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Formulation view Water-based gel with xanthan gum. Features niacinamide, plant extracts, and hyaluronic acid for hydration. Suited for mixed skin seeking refreshment. Factory note: Zanthoxylum extract may cause mild tingling; dosage control is critical to avoid irritation.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Sodium HyaluronateButylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf ExtractAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract

FRAGRANCE

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20Panax Ginseng Callus Culture ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractXanthan GumLecithinMorus Alba Fruit ExtractWine ExtractSucroseMineral SaltsGluconolactoneSodium BenzoateMethylsilanol MannuronateLaureth-9Glyceryl PolyacrylatePolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7Caprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl CaprylateGlyceryl LaurateOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilPerilla Ocymoides Seed Oil1,2-HexanediolTropoloneCarbomerSclerotium GumPotassium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolFragranceMicaTitanium Dioxide

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glycerin

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

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract

Bamboo leaf extract; firming and protective; used as low-level secondary active.

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

Pineapple extract with protease and Vit C; mild AHA exfoliant; may irritate at high levels, use caution.

Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract

Ginseng callus culture extract offering antioxidant and skin conditioning benefits; non-cytotoxic, low allergen risk.

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

Xanthan Gum

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Morus Alba Fruit Extract

White mulberry fruit extract; antioxidant-rich, used in skincare, generally low irritancy, test on sensitive skin.

Wine Extract

Wine extract for antioxidant; contains polyphenols, may have odor, mask with fragrance.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Mineral Salts

Mixture of inorganic salts; check heavy metal purity

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Methylsilanol Mannuronate

Water-soluble silicone for anti-static and smoothness; chemically stable, no known allergenic data

Laureth-9

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Glyceryl Laurate

Glyceryl laurate, emollient and emulsifier; plant-derived, gentle, low comedogenicity, suitable for cream systems.

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Oregano extract with antimicrobial properties; high doses may irritate.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

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

Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil

Perilla seed oil, rich in ALA; skin conditioning agent, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants and store cool.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

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