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
Blithe
Pressed Serum Gold Apricot
face neck serum
Blithe
face neck serum
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Take the skin testThe Blithe Pressed Serum Gold Apricot is a multifunctional serum infused with apricot extract to brighten the complexion and niacinamide to even skin tone. A small amount goes a long way. Apply gently over face and neck after cleansing and toning. Free of synthetic dyes, fragrances, parabens, and alcohol.
Pressed Serum Gold Apricot is a cushioning serum from Blithe. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 50 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine 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, Betaine, Butylene Glycol and Panthenol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. 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 no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and 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.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
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.
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
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecan-1-ol
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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**
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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)
18th 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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
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.
Limonene, Citral, Linalool
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
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 50 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Changes how the product smells or looks
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
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 10–40% of the formula.
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruits of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae
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.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Tridecane
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecan-1-ol
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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**
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dimethicone
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate is the hexaester of 6-hydroxystearic acid stearic acid derived from Rosin and a dimer of pentaerythritol
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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)
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids
18th 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
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylane)], .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C14-22 Alcohols is a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]- (150 mol EO average molar ratio)
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hexadecanoic acid
24th 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
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of C12-20 alcohols with glucose
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Neem Tree, Melia azadirachta L., Meliaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Neem Tree, Melia Azadirachta L., Meliaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is an extract of the rhizomes of the Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., Zingiberaceae
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Ocimum sanctum, Labiatae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is an extract of the Alga, Corallina officinalis L., Corallinaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tetradecanoic acid
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
37th 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
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rubus idaeus fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Raspberry, Rubus idaeus L., Rosaceae
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vaccinium Angustifolium Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, Ericaceae
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis, Rosaceae
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Blackberry, Rubus fruticosus L., Rosaceae
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cabbage Palm, Euterpe oleracea, Arecaceae
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is the oil expressed from the peel of the Mandarin, Citrus nobilis, Rutaceae
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the psoralen-free volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium L. var. bergamia, Rutaceae; Oils, bergamot; bergamot oil bergaptene free
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Sinensis Oil,Orange Oil,Orange oil terpeneless (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange peel oil, sweet (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) (RIFM),Orange Yu (JPN)
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
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PRUNUS ARMENIACA FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, UNDECANE, TRIDECANE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, NIACINAMIDE, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, DIPENTAERYTHRITYL HEXAHYDROXYSTEARATE/HEXASTEARATE/HEXAROSINATE, BETAINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SORBITAN OLIVATE, PANTHENOL, DIMETHICONOL, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, PALMITIC ACID, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, STEARIC ACID, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, XANTHAN GUM, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, MYRISTIC ACID, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, WATER, TOCOPHEROL, CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, RUBUS IDAEUS FRUIT EXTRACT, VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FRUIT EXTRACT, FRAGARIA CHILOENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS FRUIT EXTRACT, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL OIL, LIMONENE, CITRAL, LINALOOL.
NIACINAMIDE, PANTHENOL.
Dispense a moderate amount of the cream with a clean spatula. Apply over the entire face and gently massage for better absorption.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
10 ingredients could feed malassezia: Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Sorbitan Olivate, Peg-150 Distearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Limonene, Citral, Linalool.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol.
Yes — it contains Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 50 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Blithe.
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