The Serum
The Barriers The Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 28 ingredients (16 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Olivate
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
(Antidandruff Agent, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
Glycine Soja Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Olivate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
(Antimicrobial, Emulsifying, Humectant, Preservative, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Lactobacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Oryza Sativa Starch
(Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Raphanus Sativus Sprout Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Hericium Erinaceum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Anhydroxylitol
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltodextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Binding) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Beta-Sitosterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Stabilising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalene
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Refatting) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Linalyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Beta-Caryophyllene
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Terpineol
(Denaturant, Masking, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
