20% Vitamin A.C.E. Brightening Serum by Aprilskin: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

3

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

4

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

5

Phenyl Trimethicone EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

Hair Conditioning

6

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

7

Methylpropanediol EWG 1

Solvent

8

Dicaprylyl Carbonate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

9

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

10

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

11

Isosqualane EWG 1-2

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening

12

C12-14 Pareth-12 EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

13

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

14

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

15

Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Hips Oil EWG 3

16

Bisabolol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingProtectionAntisepticSoothingLighteningSoftening

17

Microcrystalline Cellulose EWG 2

Absorbent Anticaking agent Bulking agent Emulsion stabilizer Slip modifier Viscosity controlling agent Abrasive

18

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

19

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

20

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Hair ConditioningConditioningBarrier supportCleansingSmoothingSofteningAntioxidant

21

Glutathione EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Reducing agent

HealingProtectionSoothingLighteningAntioxidant

22

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

23

Cellulose Gum EWG 1

Binder Fragrance ingredient Masking Binding Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Film former

24

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

25

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate EWG 1

Flavoring agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Soothing

26

Allantoin EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationSoothingPore ShrinkingMoisturizingSoftening

27

Citrus Reticulata EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient

Hair Follicle NutritionRejuvenationAnti AgingAnticelluliteAntisepticSoothingPore ShrinkingAnti DandruffAntioxidant

28

Beta-Glucan EWG 1

Bulking agent Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationHealingProtectionCleansingSoothingMoisturizing

29

Adenosine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

30

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

31

Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract EWG 1

32

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking

33

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

34

Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Leaf Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Follicle NutritionTones Up SkinSoothingAntioxidantNutrifying

35

Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Oil EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Tonic

36

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

37

Saccharide Hydrolysate EWG 1

Humectant

38

Fructooligosaccharides EWG 1

Moisturising Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizing

39

Sorbitol EWG 1

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Plasticizer Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementSoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

40

Pullulan EWG 1

Binder Binding Film former

41

Pentylene Glycol EWG 1

Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

42

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

43

Hyaluronic Acid EWG 1

Antistatic agent Moisturising Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

44

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

45

Sucrose Stearate EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

46

Madecassoside EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

RejuvenationHealingAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementSoothingAntioxidant

47

Ceramide NP EWG 1

48

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Exfoliating

49

Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Antioxidant

50

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

51

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid EWG 1

Anti AgingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

52

Beta Carotene EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Colorant

53

Hydrogenated Lecithin EWG 1-2

Suspending agent Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Softening

54

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

55

Cholesterol EWG 1

Emollient Stabilising Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

56

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant

57

Silica EWG 1-3

Bulking agent Skin protecting Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothing Comedogenic 1/5

20% Vitamin A.C.E. Brightening Serum

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