
Men Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum 30ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Dimethicone crosspolymer Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Butylene glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
- Sodium ascorbyl phosphate Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
- PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Magnesium sulfate Texture, stability & minerals Generally gentle
- Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
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- Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
- Hexyl laurate
- Retinyl palmitate Cell turnover & anti-ageing Sensitive skin caution
- Hydrolyzed rice protein Conditioning & film-forming Generally gentle
- Propylene glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
- Tocopheryl acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
- Sorbitan laurate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
- Sodium hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- Methylparaben Preservative Well studied
- Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Ethylparaben Preservative Well studied
- Medicago sativa (Alfalfa) extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
- Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
- Hydroxyethylcellulose Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Panax ginseng root extract Antioxidant & revitalising Generally gentle
- Morus alba leaf extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
- Sodium benzoate Preservative All skin types
- Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester Signalling & firming Generally gentle
- Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
- Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
- Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
- Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 Signalling & firming Generally gentle
Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
Is No7 Men Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum fragrance-free?
Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.
Does No7 Men Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum contain alcohol?
No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.
Is No7 Men Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum safe for fungal acne?
It contains 5 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, hexyl laurate, retinyl palmitate, sorbitan laurate); polysorbates (polysorbate 20). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.
Is No7 Men Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Serum suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains retinol, which often irritates at first, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
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