dr-roebucks DR ROEBUCK’S Perky Collagen Boosting 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/Water/Eau
2. Propanediol
3. Niacinamide
4. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
5. Coco-Caprylate
6. Ascorbyl Glucoside
7. Benzyl Alcohol
8. Pullulan
9. Retinol
10. Hyaluronic Acid
11. Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
12. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
13. Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
14. Carnosine
15. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
16. Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
17. Squalane
18. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
19. Lecithin
20. Creatine
21. Tocopheryl Acetate
22. Potassium Phosphate
23. Sodium Polyacrylate
24. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
25. Pentylene Glycol
26. Polysorbate 60
27. Sorbitan Isostearate
28. Dehydroacetic Acid
29. Polysorbate 20
30. Alcohol
31. Citric Acid
32. Tocopherol
33. Sodium Hydroxide
34. Potassium Sorbate
35. Sodium Benzoate
36. Citral
37. Geraniol
38. Limonene
39. Linalool

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbyl Glucoside

PRESERVATIVE

Benzyl Alcohol

BINDING

Pullulan

Other ingredients

RetinolHyaluronic AcidRosa Canina Fruit ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractCymbopogon Flexuosus OilCarnosineBorago Officinalis Seed OilPlukenetia Volubilis Seed OilSqualaneHelianthus Annuus Seed OilLecithinCreatineTocopheryl AcetatePotassium PhosphateSodium PolyacrylateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPentylene GlycolPolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateDehydroacetic AcidPolysorbate 20AlcoholCitric AcidTocopherolSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateCitralGeraniolLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.E · AI inference · to be verified

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternativeB · Third-party verified

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivityC · Official source

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-toleratedB · Third-party verified

Coco-Caprylate

Coconut/caprylate ester for light emollient finish; balance with humectants.B · Third-party verified

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.B · Third-party verified

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.B · Third-party verified

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicatedB · Third-party verified

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.B · Third-party verified

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Rich in Vit C and polyphenols, astringent; water-soluble, unstable, add at low temp.B · Third-party verified

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skinB · Third-party verified

Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil

Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil, high concentration is irritating, contains allergens like citral, EU usage limits apply.E · AI inference · to be verified

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.E · AI inference · to be verified

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidantsB · Third-party verified

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil

Inca Inchi oil; Omega-9 rich emollient. Use <5%; pair with antioxidants to prevent oxidation.B · Third-party verified

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light textureC · Official source

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified

Lecithin

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

Creatine

Skin conditioning agent for moisturizing and anti-aging; used at low concentrations, generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from lightC · Official source

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ionsB · Third-party verified

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.B · Third-party verified

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skinC · Official source

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.B · Third-party verified

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.B · Third-party verified

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.B · Third-party verified

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.B · Third-party verified

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.E · AI inference · to be verified

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme careB · Third-party verified

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoateC · Official source

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbatesC · Official source

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.C · Official source

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.C · Official source

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostabilityC · Official source

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source

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