1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Arencia
Red Smoothie Serum 30
face serum
Arencia
face serum
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Take the skin testThe Arencia Red Smoothie Serum 30 is a revitalizing antioxidant serum designed to boost radiance, hydrate the skin, and improve overall skin vitality. Infused with a blend of red fruit extracts rich in vitamins and antioxidants, this lightweight serum helps protect the skin from environmental stress while enhancing a natural, healthy glow. Its fast-absorbing texture delivers refreshing hydration without stickiness, making it ideal for daily use. Formulated to energize dull and tired skin, the Arencia Fresh Red Smoothie Serum 30 helps improve skin tone, smooth texture, and restore brightness with continued use. The result is a plumper, more luminous complexion that feels fresh and balanced.
Red Smoothie Serum 30 is a lightweight serum from Arencia, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and brightening and tone. The ingredient list runs to 45 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol and Methylpropanediol.
Brightening: High. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Arbutin, 3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Adenosine and Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide and Panthenol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 45 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Forms a film that slows water loss
Dissolves and carries everything else
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Calms visible redness and irritation
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
sr-Expression Vector pMBP-parallel 1 Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the gene which codes for Maltose binding protein. The parent protein contains a maximum of 488 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexamethylene distearate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C10-30 Alkyl propenoate, polymer with 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-2-propenoic acidand/or one of their simple esters, product with 2-propenyl sucrose ether or 2-propenyl 2,2-dihydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol ether, sodium salts
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cape Jasmine, Gardenia Florida L., Rubiaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, tetradecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2,3-Propanetriol, homopolymer, dodecanoates (1:1) (10 mol glycerol average molar ratio)
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract is the extract of the berries of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Avocado, Persea gratissima, Lauraceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the Black Currant, Ribes nigrum L., Saxifragaceae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Inonotus Obliquus Extract is an extract of the whole Mushroom, Inonotus obliquus, Polypodiaceae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Brassica oleracea L., var. acephala, Brassicaceae
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,5-Furandione, polymer with methoxyethene; copolymer of methyl vinyl ether and maleic anhydride
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza sativa by the microorganism, Saccharomyces
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Sugar Beet, Beta vulgaris L., Chenopodiaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cowberry, Vaccinium vitis-idaea L., Ericaceae
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the French Rose, Rosa gallica L., Rosaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Red Sorrel, Hibiscus sabdariffa L., Malvaceae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexapeptide-2 is a synthetic peptide containing Alanine, histidine, lysine, phenylalanine and tryptophane hexapeptide
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Naturally occurring substances, soluble collagen
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Deoxyribonucleic acid, hydrolyzed
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1H-Thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, [3aS-(3a.alpha.,4.beta.,6a.alpha.)]-
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the organic compound.
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ascorbic acid
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucopyranoside, Undecyl
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-; vitamine B6
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WATER, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, ARBUTIN, PROPANEDIOL, SR-EXPRESSION VECTOR PMBP-PARALLEL 1 POLYPEPTIDE-1, HEXANEDIOL DISTEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, SODIUM ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ARGININE, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DEXTRIN, ADENOSINE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 MYRISTATE, POLYGLYCERYL-10 LAURATE, PANAX GINSENG BERRY EXTRACT, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, PERSEA GRATISSIMA FRUIT EXTRACT, RIBES NIGRUM FRUIT EXTRACT, INONOTUS OBLIQUUS EXTRACT, BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF EXTRACT, PVM/MA COPOLYMER, SACCHAROMYCES/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, FERULIC ACID, BETA VULGARIS ROOT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA FRUIT EXTRACT, ROSA GALLICA FLOWER EXTRACT, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, ROSA CANINA FRUIT EXTRACT, HEXAPEPTIDE-2, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, HYDROLYZED DNA, BIOTIN, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, TRISODIUM ASCORBYL PALMITATE PHOSPHATE, UNDECYL GLUCOSIDE, TOCOPHEROL, PANTHENOL, PYRIDOXINE.
NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, 3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID, PANTHENOL.
After cleansing and toning, apply 2–3 drops evenly to the face. Gently pat until fully absorbed, then follow with moisturizer. Use morning and evening.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
5 ingredients could feed malassezia: Hexanediol Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Saccharomyces/rice Ferment Filtrate, Trisodium Ascorbyl Palmitate Phosphate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Arbutin, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Rosa Gallica Flower Extract.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 45 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.
Arencia, a brand based in Korea.
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