Light On Serum Centella + Vita C

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45 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 23-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
3. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4. 4PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
5. 51,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
6. 6BetaineBetaine is a naturally occurring, gentle compound that attracts and holds water, mainly…
7. 7PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
8. 8Methyl TrimethiconeSilicones
9. 9Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
10. 10Dicaprylyl CarbonateA light, silky ester oil made from a fatty alcohol and carbonic acid, used to soften…
11. 11Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
12. 12Centella Asiatica Extract
13. 13Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
14. 14Cetearyl Olivate
15. 15BisabololBisabolol is a mild, plant-based ingredient that softens skin and soothes the feel of a…
16. 16Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
17. 17SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
18. 18Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
19. 19Dipropylene GlycolDipropylene glycol is a clear liquid that works as a solvent and a humectant, meaning…
20. 20Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
21. 21Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
22. 22Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
23. 23Laminaria Japonica Extract
24. 24Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
25. 25HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
26. 26EthylhexylglycerinEthylhexylglycerin is a lab-made, skin-friendly ingredient that boosts the power of…
27. 27Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
28. 28AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
29. 29Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
30. 30Fructooligosaccharides
31. 31Adenosine
32. 32Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
33. 33Hydrogenated LecithinHydrogenated Lecithin is a plant-derived, fat-like mixture that helps oil and water…
34. 34Beta-Glucan
35. 35Sorbitan IsostearateSorbitan Isostearate is a common emulsifier made by joining sorbitol with isostearic…
36. 36Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-sized form of hyaluronic acid, made by breaking the long molecule into…
37. 37Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
38. 38TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
39. 39MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
40. 40CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
41. 41ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
42. 42Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
43. 43Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
44. 44Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
45. 45Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide

Source: Beauty of Joseon product page, beautyofjoseon.com/products/light-on-serum-centella-vita-c, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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