Guerlain Secret Divin Skin Perfecting Serum, Anti-Ageing
The Guerlain Secret Divin Skin Perfecting Serum, Anti-Ageing is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 54 ingredients (34 low-risk) rates it Great (79/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
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
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polymethyl Methacrylate
(Film Forming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
B
|
Polyacrylamide
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Algin
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
C13-14 Isoparaffin
(Emollient, Solvent) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Protein | |
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Laureth-7
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyvinyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
Cyanotis Arachnoidea Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cellulose Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Chlorhexidine Digluconate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Oral Care Agent, Preservative, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
(Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
|
Gold
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dextran
(Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
2
|
|
Iron Oxides
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Plankton Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
A
|
Butylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Masking) |
Paraben
|
|
4
|
A
|
Ethylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
|
Cinnamyl Alcohol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
A
|
Isobutylparaben
(Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
A
|
Propylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative, Perfuming) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Hexapeptide-2
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycosaminoglycans
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Film Forming) |
|
|
|
|
Yellow 5 Lake | |
|
|
|
Yellow 6 Lake |
