cell-by-cell Cell by cell Azulene Complex 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. Butylene Glycol
3. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
4. Glycerin
5. Squalane
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
9. Dimethicone
10. 1
11. 2-Hexanediol
12. Niacinamide
13. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. Beeswax
16. PEG-100 Stearate
17. Stearic Acid
18. Copernicia Cerifera Wax
19. Betaine
20. Biosaccharide Gum-1
21. Panthenol
22. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Allantoin
25. Fragrance
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Tocopheryl Acetate
28. Adenosine
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Sodium Hyaluronate
31. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
32. Linalool
33. Limonene
34. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
35. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
36. Honey Extract
37. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
38. Swiftlet Nest Extract
39. Collagen Extract
40. Laminaria Japonica Extract
41. Propanediol
42. Caprylyl Glycol
43. Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
44. Phytosterols
45. Lecithin
46. Ceramide NP
47. Copper Tripeptide-1
48. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
49. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
50. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
51. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Multi-phase serum base with olive oil, squalane, and shea butter for occlusive hydration, plus niacinamide. Simple preservative system. Ideal for dry or damaged barriers. Formulator's note: High oil load offers deep moisture but carries moderate comedogenic risk; oily skin should patch-test.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneCetearyl AlcoholCetyl Ethylhexanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

Dimethicone12-HexanediolNiacinamidePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateGlyceryl StearateBeeswaxPEG-100 StearateStearic AcidCopernicia Cerifera WaxBetaineBiosaccharide Gum-1PanthenolSorbitan SesquioleateXanthan GumAllantoinFragranceEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetateAdenosineDisodium EDTASodium HyaluronateChamaecyparis Obtusa WaterLinaloolLimoneneButylphenyl MethylpropionalPanax Ginseng Root ExtractHoney ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractSwiftlet Nest ExtractCollagen ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractPropanediolCaprylyl GlycolHydrolyzed Pea ProteinPhytosterolsLecithinCeramide NPCopper Tripeptide-1Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Glycerin

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

1

Not decoded yet

2-Hexanediol

2-Hexanediol; branched-chain diol solvent and co-preservative, mild odor, weak humectant.

Niacinamide

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

High-melting plant wax; thickener and abrasive for exfoliation or texture, high load may clog

Betaine

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Panthenol

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

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Xanthan Gum

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Adenosine

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water

Japanese cypress water used as fragrance/solvent; contains essential oils, sensitivity possible in some.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Swiftlet Nest Extract

Not decoded yet

Collagen Extract

Hydrolyzed collagen for moisture and conditioning; forms surface film, low allergen risk

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Propanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Hydrolyzed Pea Protein

Hydrolyzed pea protein; plant-based conditioner/antistatic. Use at 1-3%; requires preservatives.

Phytosterols

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

Lecithin

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

Ceramide NP

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

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

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