mdsolarsciences Evening Facial Repair 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. Dimethicone
3. Polysilicone-11
4. Propanediol
5. Glycerin
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Carbomer
8. Polysorbate 20
9. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
10. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
11. Niacinamide
12. Dimethiconol
13. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
14. Ethyl Linoleate
15. Hexylresorcinol
16. Nylon-12
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Sorbitol
19. Lecithin
20. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
21. Caffeine
22. Zea Mays Oil
23. Proline
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
26. Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
27. Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract
28. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
29. Camellia Sinensis Extract
30. Diatomaceous Earth
31. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
32. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
33. Laminaria Digitata Extract
34. Tremella Fuciformis Extract
35. Ferric Hexapeptide-35
36. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
37. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
38. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
39. Caprylyl Glycol
40. Retinol
41. Ferulic Acid
42. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
43. Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
44. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water
45. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
46. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
47. Mica
48. Titanium Dioxide
49. Sodium Hydroxide

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

EMOLLIENT

Polysilicone-11

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

Other ingredients

Palmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7NiacinamideDimethiconolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthyl LinoleateHexylresorcinolNylon-12Sodium HyaluronateSorbitolLecithinAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCaffeineZea Mays OilProlineXanthan GumSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateRosa Moschata Seed OilVitis Vinifera Callus Culture ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis ExtractDiatomaceous EarthHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractTremella Fuciformis ExtractFerric Hexapeptide-35Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCaprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylyl GlycolRetinolFerulic AcidSodium Stearoyl GlutamateSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit WaterMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilLavandula Angustifolia OilMicaTitanium DioxideSodium Hydroxide

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dimethicone

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

Polysilicone-11

Reactive silicone polymer at 0.5-5%; provides silky feel, forms film, requires silicone cross-linker

Propanediol

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

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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

Niacinamide

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Ethyl Linoleate

Fatty acid ester emollient for dryness; prone to oxidation, requires light protection.

Hexylresorcinol

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical range 0.1-1.5%, potential irritation at high levels, control pH.

Nylon-12

Polymer microspheres at 0.1-2%; enhances barrier function, improves texture, strong grainy feel

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Lecithin

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Zea Mays Oil

Corn oil; light emollient and stabilizer. Low comedogenic rating (1). Use at 2-5% as carrier.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Rosa Moschata Seed Oil

Rosehip seed oil, high in linoleic acid; emollient but heavy, avoid for oily/acne-prone skin.

Vitis Vinifera Callus Culture Extract

Bio-fermented extract rich in polyphenols and antioxidants; used at low levels (0.1-1%) for antioxidant and moisturizing benefits; activity stability must be monitored.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Camellia Sinensis Extract

Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth for oil absorption/opacification at 1–5%; high surface area, handle dust carefully.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

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%.

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Tremella extract; rich in polysaccharides, strong humectant that absorbs significant water, low irritation

Ferric Hexapeptide-35

Not decoded yet

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Not decoded yet

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

Retinol

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

Ferulic Acid

Antioxidant, often combined with vitamin C and E; 0.5-2%, photolabile

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Water

Kiwi fruit water with vitamin C and enzymes; brightening and exfoliating; check AHA content for sensitive skin

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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