functionalab Pro-Collagen 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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
4. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
5. Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
8. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
9. PEG-100 Stearate
10. Isododecane
11. Glyceryl Dilaurate
12. Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract
13. Steareth-21
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
16. Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
17. Copper Lysinate/Prolinate
18. Methylglucoside Phosphate
19. Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
20. Ceramide NP
21. Sodium Butyroyl Hyaluronate
22. Sodium Hydroxide
23. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
24. Cholesterol
25. Caprylyl Glycol
26. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
27. Cetyl Alcohol
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Steareth-2
30. PEG-75 Stearate
31. Xanthan Gum
32. Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
33. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
34. Microcrystalline Cellulose
35. Ceteth-20
36. Steareth-20
37. Disodium EDTA
38. Sorbic Acid
39. Cellulose Gum
40. Mineral Oil
41. Polysorbate 85
42. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Vitis Vinifera Seed OilShea Butter Ethyl EstersGlyceryl StearateNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoateDicaprylyl Carbonate

抗氧化剂

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Other ingredients

PEG-100 StearateIsododecaneGlyceryl DilaurateHydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed ExtractSteareth-21Tocopheryl AcetateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCichorium Intybus Root ExtractCopper Lysinate/ProlinateMethylglucoside PhosphateCaprooyl PhytosphingosineCeramide NPSodium Butyroyl HyaluronateSodium HydroxideButyrospermum Parkii ButterCholesterolCaprylyl GlycolMagnesium Aluminum SilicateCetyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinSteareth-2PEG-75 StearateXanthan GumAcrylates/Acrylamide CopolymerPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateMicrocrystalline CelluloseCeteth-20Steareth-20Disodium EDTASorbic AcidCellulose GumMineral OilPolysorbate 85Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Ethyl ascorbic acid, lipophilic Vit C derivative, antioxidant/whitening; more stable than L-AA, for oil phases

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Shea-derived esters for smooth emolliency; more stable than raw shea butter.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Glyceryl Dilaurate

Gentle emulsifier and emollient, suitable for infant/sensitive products; alternative to classic emulsifiers.

Hydrolyzed Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract

Hydrolyzed Mulberry seed extract; small proteins enhance penetration and film-forming, acting as emulsifier stabilizer. Suitable for sensitive repair; check charge interactions.

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Chicory root extract with fragrance and skin-conditioning roles; plant-derived, confirm extraction process.

Copper Lysinate/Prolinate

Copper amino acid chelate; claims collagen support, use at 0.01–0.05%, may discolor

Methylglucoside Phosphate

Modified sugar-based surfactant acting as mild conditioning agent; performance affected by hard water, use with chelating agents.

Caprooyl Phytosphingosine

Plant-derived biomimetic lipid for hair and skin conditioning.

Ceramide NP

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

Sodium Butyroyl Hyaluronate

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Steareth-2

Not decoded yet

PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Xanthan Gum

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

Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Disodium EDTA

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

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Mineral Oil

Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.

Polysorbate 85

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

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