What are the key ingredients in Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence?

Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence contains 21 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Peg-8, Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters, and more.

Does Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence rated?

Safety ratings for Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/dr-botanicals-advanced-light-facial-serum-essence.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/dr-botanicals-advanced-light-facial-serum-essence.

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Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence

Updated on: 19/11/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

18 of 21

Skin-Safe

low risk

1 of 21

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 21

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

21 ingredients

1 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains Panthenol. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +2

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Peg-8

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Magnet Ingredient Dissolver

Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Dental Health Agent +1

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Tocopheryl Acetate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Safety: Low risk

Defensive Shield

Propylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +3

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Panthenol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator Hair Softener

Ethylhexylglycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer

Disodium EDTA

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder

Dehydroacetic Acid

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Product Protector

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract

Safety: Low risk

Cooling Energizer Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +1

Form of vitamin E

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Butylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +3
03 Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
04 Peg-8	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Magnet Ingredient Dissolver
05 Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
06 Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
07 Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
08 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +2
09 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
10 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
11 Tocopheryl Acetate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer
12 Palmaria Palmata Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Defensive Shield
13 Propylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet +4
14 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
15 Panthenol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator +1
16 Ethylhexylglycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer
17 Disodium EDTA	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder
18 Dehydroacetic Acid	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Product Protector
19 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
20 Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Cooling Energizer Skin Enhancer +2
21 Form of vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

2 flagged

Benzyl Alcohol Parfum

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Common Questions

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Is Dr. Botanicals Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 21 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Dr. Botanicals a good skincare brand?

UK natural and botanical skincare brand. Dr. Botanicals makes products such as Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Dr. Botanicals.

Is Dr. Botanicals Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> and <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Alcohol</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Dr. Botanicals Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 21 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Dr. Botanicals Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence?

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What are the ingredients in Dr. Botanicals Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence?

Advanced Light Facial Serum Essence contains 21 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/butylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butylene Glycol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/prunus-amygdalus-dulcis-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/peg-8" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Peg-8</a> and <a href="/ingredient/olive-oil-peg-7-esters" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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