umoua Complex 3 Hydroxy Acids Serum
umoua Umoua Complex 3 Hydroxy Acids Serum lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Lactobionic Acid
- Mandelic Acid
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Natto Gum
- Avena Sativa Germ Oil
- Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Pentylene Glycol
- 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Zinc Pca
- Panthenol
- Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Extract
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Pearl Powder
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Arginine
- Allantoin
- Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
- O-Cymen-5-Ol
- Totarol
- Glyceryl Caprylate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- BUFFERING
- Lactobionic Acid
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Mandelic AcidCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- FILM FORMING
- Natto Gum
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Olivate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbitan Olivate
Other ingredients
Avena Sativa Germ OilPentylene Glycol4-T-Butylcyclohexanol1,2-HexanediolZinc PcaPanthenolCladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPearl PowderDipotassium GlycyrrhizateArginineAllantoinSodium Polyacrylate StarchO-Cymen-5-OlTotarolGlyceryl Caprylate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Lactobionic Acid | BUFFERING | 0 · – | Green |
| Mandelic Acid | ANTIMICROBIAL | 2 · – | Green |
| Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Natto Gum | FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Avena Sativa Germ Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, CLEANSING, DEODORANT, SKIN PROTECTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · – | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Zinc Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 1 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · – | Green |
| Pearl Powder | NOT REPORTED | 0 · – | Green |
| Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Polyacrylate Starch | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| O-Cymen-5-Ol | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/38 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Totarol | ANTIOXIDANT, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE | — | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
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
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified
- Lactobionic Acid
- Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levelsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Mandelic Acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
- Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.B · Third-party verified
- Natto Gum
- Natto gum, film-forming; 0.1–0.5% typical, low irritation, low sensitizationE · AI inference · to be verified
- Avena Sativa Germ Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
- Yeast ferment extract with polysaccharides; used for multifunctional effects, complex profile may sensitise.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protectionB · Third-party verified
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.B · Third-party verified
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skinC · Official source
- 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
- Fixative and scent masker; not a primary skin conditioning agent.E · AI inference · to be verified
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservativesC · Official source
- Zinc Pca
- Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitizationE · AI inference · to be verified
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recoveryC · Official source
- Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Pearl Powder
- Ground pearl powder used for pigmentation or opacification; ensure fineness and purity.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
- Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.B · Third-party verified
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regenerationC · Official source
- Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
- Sodium polyacrylate starch graft, absorbent and binder; hydrophilic polymer for powders, watch for hardness changes upon hydration.E · AI inference · to be verified
- O-Cymen-5-Ol
- Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.B · Third-party verified
- Totarol
- Natural phenolic antioxidant and deodorant; low concentration, odor may be noticeable.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.B · Third-party verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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