AXIS-Y
CALAMINE Pore Control Capsule Serum
CALAMINE Pore Control Capsule Serum is a serum from AXIS-Y. Its official ingredient list includes Centella Asiatica Extract. The brand lists 40 ingredients in this formula; each is explained below with its documented cosmetic functions.
Ingredients, decoded
The ingredient list below comes from the brand's formula listing. Open an explanation to see the evidence and things to keep in mind.
| On the label | What it does | The plain-English take |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| Butylene Glycol | Moisture bindingSkin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Fragrance supportDissolving ingredientsTexture | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps other ingredients dissolve in the formula. |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Skin conditioningFragrance supportDissolving ingredients | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | Softening | Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Calamine | AbsorbingFormula appearanceSkin protection | Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Makes a formula less transparent. |
| Bromelain | Surface exfoliationSkin conditioning | Helps loosen or remove material at the outer surface of the skin. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Iris Versicolor Extract | ScentSofteningToning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Helps soften and smooth the skin. |
| Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract | AstringentSebum controlSkin conditioning | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. Used to limit sebum production. |
| Sucrose | Fragrance supportMoisture bindingSkin conditioningComfort | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Attracts and holds water. |
| Mannitol | BindingFragrance supportMoisture bindingMoisture supportSkin conditioning | Helps ingredients hold together. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Zea Mays (Corn) Starch | Exfoliating textureAbsorbingClump controlFragrance supportSkin protectionTexture | Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. Takes up liquids or dissolved material. |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | Exfoliating textureAbsorbingClump controlFormula bodyFormula stabilityFragrance supportLight stabilityFormula appearanceTexture | Adds particles that help remove surface material through rubbing. Takes up liquids or dissolved material. |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | BindingFormula stabilityFilm formingCleansingTexture | Helps ingredients hold together. Helps an emulsion stay mixed. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CleansingComfortSkin conditioningSmoothingToning | Helps remove dirt and residue from the skin. Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. |
| Artemisia Capillaris Extract | Function not specified | COSMILE lists this ingredient but does not specify its cosmetic function. |
| Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract | Astringent | Produces a tightening effect at the skin's surface. |
| Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract | Fragrance supportSkin protectionToning | Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. Helps protect skin from external influences. |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Moisture bindingSofteningSkin conditioningAstringentMicrobial controlAntioxidantScentSkin protectionToningFormula UV protection | |
| Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract | ScentSkin conditioning | Adds or changes the product's scent. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract | Antioxidant | Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
| Dextrin | AbsorbingBindingFormula bodyFragrance supportTexture | Takes up liquids or dissolved material. Helps ingredients hold together. |
| Palmitic Acid | SofteningMixing oil and water | Helps soften and smooth the skin. Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Allantoin | ComfortSkin conditioningSkin protection | Helps ease discomfort on skin or the scalp. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioning | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | Formula stabilityTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Adjusts how thick or fluid the formula is. |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Formula stabilityFilm formingTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Leaves a thin film on a surface after application. |
| Xanthan Gum | Mixing oil and waterSkin conditioningBindingFormula stabilityFragrance supportGel textureTexture | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Carbomer | Formula stabilityGel textureTexture | |
| C12-16 Alcohols | Formula stabilityFragrance supportSofteningTexture | Helps an emulsion stay mixed. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | Mixing oil and water | Helps oil and water combine in a formula. |
| Disodium EDTA | Formula stabilityFragrance supportTexture | Binds metal ions that can interfere with the formula. Supports the perfume or flavour mixture in a formula. |
| Tromethamine | pH controlScent | Helps keep the formula's acidity at the intended level. Adds or changes the product's scent. |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | Skin conditioningOdour controlFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Helps reduce or cover unwanted odour. |
| Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract | Skin conditioning | Used to help keep skin in good condition. |
| Tocopherol | Skin conditioningAntioxidantFragrance support | Used to help keep skin in good condition. Slows reactions involving oxygen, helping protect against oxidation. |
Sources
- AXIS-Y: CALAMINE Pore Control Capsule SerumChecked 2026-10-05T21:29:35.256959+00:00
