Tightening Serum

• WaterSolvent
• PerfluorodecalinSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Detangling
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• BetaineSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Acacia Senegal GumMasking, Fragrance, Film Forming, Adhesive
• Polyglyceryl-6 DistearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) EstersFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing, Moisturising

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Boswellia Carteri (Frankincense) OilMasking, Tonic
• Santalum Paniculatum (Hawaiian Sandalwood) Wood OilMasking
• Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Tonic
• Fagus Sylvatica Bud ExtractTonic, Antioxidant
• Hydrolyzed Rhizobian GumFilm Forming
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• Sclerotium GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Polyglyceryl-3 BeeswaxFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• Behenyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding Agent, Binding
• Sodium PhytateChelating Agent
• Sodium PCASkin Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Sodium HydroxidePh Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Denaturant

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.