Name: PDRN Serum
Brand: The Inkey List
Price: 18.00 USD
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The full record for each of the 17 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

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Water

INCI name

Water

As printed on the label

Water (Aqua/Eau)

Korean name

물, 미네랄워터, 빙하수, 정제수, 탄산수

Recorded CosIng functions

antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula

Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific

strong (unreviewed legacy record)

Breakout context

Not yet reviewed

Sources

Water — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines/Inspection Checklist for Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Microbiological Safety and Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance

Record reviewed

researched · 2026-07-31

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Propylheptyl Caprylate

INCI name: Propylheptyl Caprylate
As printed on the label: Propylheptyl Caprylate
Korean name: 프로필헵틸카프릴레이트
Recorded CosIng functions: skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Propylheptyl Caprylate - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

C8-12 Acid Triglyceride

INCI name: C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
As printed on the label: C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Recorded CosIng functions: skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 55053) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed: cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30

Glycerin

INCI name: Glycerin
As printed on the label: Glycerin
Korean name: 글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions: denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: 0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources: Glycerin — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Is endogenous glycerol a determinant of stratum corneum hydration in humans? - Fluhr et al., Br J Dermatol 2005 (PubMed) · clinical study
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions - Fluhr, Darlenski & Surber, Br J Dermatol 2008 · clinical review
Glycerol - WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eEML) · regulatory reference
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Propanediol

INCI name: Propanediol
As printed on the label: Propanediol
Korean name: 프로판다이올, 프로판디올
Recorded CosIng functions: solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Safety Assessment of Alkane Diols as Used in Cosmetics — PubMed record · peer-reviewed safety assessment record
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters

INCI name: Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
As printed on the label: Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
Korean name: 트라이베헤닌피이지-20에스터, 트리베헤닌피이지-20에스터
Recorded CosIng functions: skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 59796) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed: cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30

Butylene Glycol

INCI name: Butylene Glycol
As printed on the label: Butylene Glycol
Korean name: 부틸렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions: fragrance — adds scent
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Final report on the safety assessment of Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, and Dipropylene Glycol — U.S. EPA HERO · peer-reviewed safety assessment record
Dipropylene Glycol and related glycols — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
1,3-Butanediol — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Phenoxyethanol

INCI name: Phenoxyethanol
As printed on the label: Phenoxyethanol
Korean name: 페녹시에탄올
Recorded CosIng functions: antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
preservative — stops microbes from growing so the product stays safe to use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Final Opinion on Phenoxyethanol (SCCS/1575/16) · regulatory safety opinion
COSMILE Europe: Phenoxyethanol—functions, uses, and safety information · cosmetic ingredient database
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenoxyethanol · peer-reviewed safety assessment
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Cetearyl Alcohol

INCI name: Cetearyl Alcohol
As printed on the label: Cetearyl Alcohol
Korean name: 세테아릴알코올
Recorded CosIng functions: emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: 2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources: Cetearyl Alcohol — Cosmetic Ingredient Review · expert safety assessment index
Cetearyl Alcohol — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Contact dermatitis from cetostearyl alcohol · case series
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

TocopherolVitamin E

INCI name: Tocopherol
As printed on the label: Tocopherol
Korean name: 토코페롤
Recorded CosIng functions: antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
fragrance — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: 2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources: Baumann LS, Spencer J. The effects of topical vitamin E on the cosmetic appearance of scars. Dermatol Surg. 1999;25(4):311-315 (PubMed) · clinical trial
Safety Assessment of Tocopherols and Tocotrienols as Used in Cosmetics (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) · safety assessment
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Ethylhexylglycerin

INCI name: Ethylhexylglycerin
As printed on the label: Ethylhexylglycerin
Korean name: 에칠헥실글리세린, 에틸헥실글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions: deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Alkyl Glyceryl Ethers as Used in Cosmetics · safety assessment
Patch Testing to Ethylhexylglycerin: The North American Contact Dermatitis Group Experience, 2013-2018 · clinical study
Ethylhexylglycerin: a low-risk, but highly relevant, sensitizer in 'hypo-allergenic' cosmetics · case series
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Citric Acid

INCI name: Citric Acid
As printed on the label: Citric Acid
Korean name: 시트릭애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions: buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
fragrance — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Safety Assessment of Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts, and Alkyl Citrate Esters as Used in Cosmetics (CIR Expert Panel, Int J Toxicol 2014) · safety assessment
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Xanthan Gum

INCI name: Xanthan Gum
As printed on the label: Xanthan Gum
Korean name: 잔탄검
Recorded CosIng functions: binding — holds a product's ingredients together
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
gel forming — thickens a liquid into a gel texture
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics — Cosmetic Ingredient Review · expert safety assessment
Introduction to Cosmetic Emulsions and Emulsification — International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists · scientific monograph
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

INCI name: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
As printed on the label: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Korean name: 소듐스테아로일글루타메이트
Recorded CosIng functions: cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics · Peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by sodium stearoyl glutamate · Peer-reviewed case report
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

INCI name: Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
As printed on the label: Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Korean name: 트라이소듐에틸렌다이아민다이석시네이트, 트리소듐에칠렌디아민디석시네이트
Recorded CosIng functions: chelating — binds trace metals that could destabilize a formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Safety Assessment of Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate and Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate as Used in Cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate and Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate — CIR report page · Cosmetic Ingredient Review report page
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Sodium Lactate

INCI name: Sodium Lactate
As printed on the label: Sodium Lactate
Korean name: 소듐락테이트
Recorded CosIng functions: buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: Sodium Lactate · European cosmetic ingredient database
Safety assessment of alpha hydroxy acids as used in cosmetics · Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Record reviewed: researched · 2026-07-31

Hydrolyzed Dna

INCI name: Hydrolyzed Dna
As printed on the label: Hydrolyzed DNA
Korean name: 하이드롤라이즈드디엔에이
Recorded CosIng functions: hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific: limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context: Not yet reviewed
Sources: EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 76587) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed: cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30

Where this label came from. 17 of 20 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok. Recovered from The INKEY List (brand site) at high confidence on 2026-07-09.

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INCI · decoded

Water,Propylheptyl Caprylate,C8-12 Acid Triglyceride,Glycerin,Propanediol,Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters,Butylene Glycol,Phenoxyethanol,Cetearyl Alcohol,Tocopherol,Ethylhexylglycerin,Citric Acid,Xanthan Gum,Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate,Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate,Sodium Lactate,Hydrolyzed Dna

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