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Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum

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Vichy

Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum

moisturizer · 1 ml · Skincare

Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 33-ingredient list, with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance), drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat) and silicones (Dimethicone).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains silicones
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

  • Peptides

    Signal ingredients used in firming and anti-ageing formulas.

  • Dimethicone

    A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Aqua / Water / EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Rhamnose
  4. 4Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  5. 5NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  6. 6DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
  7. 7Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
  8. 8Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
  9. 9Adenosine
  10. 10Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  11. 11Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract
  12. 12HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
  13. 13Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
  14. 14Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
  15. 15Sh-Polypeptide-69
  16. 16Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
  17. 17Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent, a salt made from glutamic acid,…
  18. 18Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a chelating agent, a salt that grabs onto…
  19. 19SilicaSilica is a fine, white powder made of silicon and oxygen that mainly helps control…
  20. 20Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
  21. 21Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
  22. 22Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  23. 23CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  24. 24MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
  25. 25PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
  26. 26Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  27. 27Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
  28. 28Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  29. 29Sodium LactateSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a mild alpha hydroxy acid. It mainly…
  30. 30Sodium PhosphateSodium Phosphate is a simple salt made from phosphoric acid and sodium that mainly…
  31. 31TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  32. 32Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  33. 33Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Vichy product page, www.vichy.de/alle-produkte/hautpflege/gesichtsseren/anti-aging/liftact, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance (#33)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#4)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesContainsDimethicone (#6)
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum fragrance-free?

No. Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum contains Parfum / Fragrance (ingredient 33 of 33).

Does Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Vichy Liftactiv Collagen Specialist 16 Bonding Serum good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Glycerin and Lactic acid (AHA).

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