Glow Recipe blackberry retinol blemish 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/Aqua/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Squalane
4. Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
5. Ectoin
6. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
7. Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
8. Bisabolol
9. Retinyl Linoleate
10. Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
11. Tocopheryl Acetate
12. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
13. Retinal
14. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract
15. Retinol
16. Tocopherol
17. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
18. Sorbitan Isostearate
19. Erythritol
20. Citric Acid
21. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Sodium Phytate
24. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
25. Glycine Soja Oil
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Chlorphenesin
28. Phenoxyethanol
29. Fragrance/Parfum*

Highlights

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

Formulation view Light fluid with glycerin, squalane, and blackberry/aloe extracts. Features a blend of retinoids (retinal, retinol, retinyl linoleate) and antioxidants. Factory view: Multi-retinoid formulation requires balancing activity and irritation; preservatives include phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING

EctoinLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil

ASTRINGENT

Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract

FRAGRANCE

Bisabolol

Other ingredients

Retinyl LinoleateEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractTocopheryl AcetateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceRetinalHibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit ExtractRetinolTocopherolZingiber Officinale Root ExtractSorbitan IsostearateErythritolCitric AcidHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerEthylhexylglycerinSodium PhytateAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateGlycine Soja OilSodium HydroxideChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolFragrance/Parfum*

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Glycerin

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

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

Ectoin

Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract

Astringent and antioxidant extract; contains acids, may cause mild irritation

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Retinyl Linoleate

Mild retinoid ester for cell turnover; light-sensitive, ideal for PM use, patch test for sensitive skin.

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Retinal

Potent vitamin A aldehyde for cell turnover; low effective range 0.01-0.05%, unstable, avoid for pregnant users.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract

Roselle fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polyphenols for skin conditioning; stability affected by pH.

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Tocopherol

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

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

Citric Acid

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Phytate

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

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Cationic water-soluble polymer; stabilizer and conditioner, test compatibility with anions

Glycine Soja Oil

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance/Parfum*

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

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