Enlighten Illuminating Serum
The NeoStrata Enlighten Illuminating Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 35 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (91/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Glucosamine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone PEG-7 Phosphate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Flavouring, Fragrance, Oral Care, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
4-Butylresorcinol
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
(Fragrance, Moisturising, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
(Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
(Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hedychium Spicatum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
(Astringent, Fragrance, Oral Care, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Bisulfite
(Antioxidant, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Reducing, Preservative) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
2
|
|
CI 17200
(Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
