superdrug-b Superdrug B. Restored Peptide Rich 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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Glycerin
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Octocrylene
8. Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate
9. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
10. Dimethicone
11. Cyclohexasiloxane
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
14. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
15. Niacinamide
16. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
17. Squalane
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
20. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
21. Alcohol Denat
22. Parfum
23. Polysorbate 60
24. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Methylpropanediol
28. Decyl Glucoside
29. Glutamine
30. Glycosphingolipids
31. Hordeum Vulgare Extract
32. Sorbitan Isostearate
33. Ethyl Ferulate
34. Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate
35. Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
36. Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract
37. Phenethyl Alcohol
38. Sodium Hyaluronate
39. Limonene
40. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
41. Tetrapeptide-21
42. Linalool
43. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
44. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
45. Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde
46. Geraniol
47. Citronellol
48. Hydroxycitronellal
49. Benzyl Salicylate
50. Disodium Uridine Phosphate

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateOctocrylene

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl Alcohol

皮肤调理剂

Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Other ingredients

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDimethiconeCyclohexasiloxaneButylene GlycolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineNiacinamideSodium Stearoyl GlutamateSqualanePhenoxyethanolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilDimethicone CrosspolymerAlcohol DenatParfumPolysorbate 60Caprylhydroxamic AcidXanthan GumDisodium EDTAMethylpropanediolDecyl GlucosideGlutamineGlycosphingolipidsHordeum Vulgare ExtractSorbitan IsostearateEthyl FerulatePolyglyceryl-5 TrioleateCistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractGynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem ExtractPhenethyl AlcoholSodium HyaluronateLimoneneRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTetrapeptide-21LinaloolButylphenyl MethylpropionalAlpha-Isomethyl IononeHexyl CinnamaldehydeGeraniolCitronellolHydroxycitronellalBenzyl SalicylateDisodium Uridine Phosphate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Aluminium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Talc-based oil control and texture enhancer for powder products; safe and non-toxic

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Dimethicone

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Niacinamide

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

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Phenoxyethanol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Polysorbate 60

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Xanthan Gum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Glutamine

Amino acid used for hair and skin conditioning; offers antistatic and moisturizing synergy.

Glycosphingolipids

Lipids mimicking sebum to repair skin barrier and reduce TEWL. Biological origin, low irritancy.

Hordeum Vulgare Extract

Barley extract with beta-glucans/amino acids, moisturizing/soothing at 1–5%; watch for microbial growth.

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Ethyl Ferulate

Antioxidant that slows lipid oxidation; usable in both aqueous and oil phases.

Polyglyceryl-5 Trioleate

Mild polyglyceryl emulsifier; may need heat to melt; check compatibility with salts.

Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Mediterranean plant extract for repair claims; prone to oxidation requiring stabilizers, potential sensitization

Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract

Contains gypenosides, offers soothing and repair; common in sensitive skin formulas, usually <5%

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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%.

Tetrapeptide-21

Tetrapeptide-21 often used for regeneration; requires temperature/light control and careful acid compatibility.

Linalool

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

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde

Sweet-spicy fragrance at trace levels; one of EU's 26 allergens, sensitive skin caution, must be listed on labels

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Disodium Uridine Phosphate

Disodium Uridine Phosphate for skin conditioning; provides hydration and repair support, often paired with humectants.

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