The Ordinary
The Ordinary EUK 134 0.1%
The Ordinary EUK 134 0.1%
The Ordinary
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WHAT IS IT?
Anhydrous Serum with 3 ingredients
FEATURES
Antioxidant support, brightens skin, high potency EUK-134 at 0.1%, protects skin from environmental damage, suitable for all skin types
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all
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No fragrance, no oils
Who Is It For?
All Genders All AgesWhat Does It Help With?
Dullness Antioxidant Protection Environmental DamageBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What The Ordinary Says
Product Description:
An antioxidant formula that brightens your skin. Targets antioxidant support and dullness. Suited to all skin types. EUK 134 0.1%, is an oil-like serum designed to continuously support your skin with antioxidants and leave your skin looking brighter. By using a self-regenerating molecule that mimics the effects of two powerful antioxidants found naturally in your skin, this high-strength serum actively protects your skin from the visible effects of damage caused by environmental stressors. This formula uses EUK-134 at an extremely high 0.1% concentration and the brand does not believe any product on the market today uses a higher concentration than this amount. EUK-134 is a trademark of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Canada Inc. Neither DECIEM nor The Ordinary is affiliated with Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Canada Inc.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Propanediol,Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol,Manganese-Chloride
Key Ingredients
EUK-134
Ingredients Details
Propanediol
Common Name(s): 1,3-propanediol,zemea,bio-propanediol
CAS Number: 504-63-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides humectant and solvent functionality from sustainable corn-based fermentation.
Why It's Used: Bio-based propylene glycol alternative from renewable corn โ propanediol provides equivalent functionality to propylene glycol with sustainable renewable feedstock and superior skin feel.
How It Works: Two oh groups provide humectant water binding. excellent solvent for fragrances, actives, and preservatives. mild antimicrobial from diol structure for preservative system boosting. renew corn fermentation origin (dupont zemea process). better skin feel than propylene glycol โ less sticky.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic categories as pg alternative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from corn sugar fermentation
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Propanediol's dupont tate & lyle bio products 'zemea' process ferments corn sugar to 1,3-propanediol using engineered e. coli โ one of the first commercially viable bio-fermentation routes to a cosmetic diol previously made only from petroleum. the renewable route produces chemically identical 1,3-propanediol while reducing carbon footprint by approximately 40% vs petrochemical synthesis.
Last Verified: Cosing database,dupont tate & lyle zemea technical data,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12