esho Sculpt (Discontinued)

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Tripeptide-29
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Peg-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate
6. Methyl Nicotinate
7. Stevioside
8. Isosorbide Disunflowerseedate
9. Isopropyl Palmitate
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
12. Copernicia Cerifera Wax
13. Aroma
14. Hexapeptide-3
15. Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine
16. Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
19. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
20. Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
21. Swertia Chirata Extract
22. Ornithine
23. Arginine
24. Glycine
25. Alanine
26. Serine
27. Valine
28. Isoleucine
29. Proline
30. Threonine
31. Histidine
32. Aspartic Acid
33. Phenylalanine
34. Pca
35. Sodium Pca
36. Sodium Lactate
37. Fructose
38. Glucose
39. Maltose
40. Trehalose
41. Urea
42. Allantoin
43. Levulinic Acid
44. P-Anisic Acid
45. Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract
46. Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
47. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
48. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
49. Tocopherol
50. Glycolipids
51. Phospholipids
52. Lecithin
53. Propanediol
54. Pentylene Glycol
55. Dimethyl Isosorbide
56. Decyl Glucoside
57. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
58. Citric Acid
59. Potassium Phosphate
60. Sodium Metabisulfite
61. Sodium Sulfite
62. Sodium Chloride
63. Ethoxydiglycol
64. Triethanolamine
65. Aminomethyl Propanol
66. Sodium Hydroxide
67. Alcohol
68. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
69. Potassium Sorbate
70. 1,2-Hexanediol
71. Ethylhexylglycerin
72. Phenoxyethanol
73. Caprylyl Glycol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Formulation view Transparent gel with glycerol and amino acids, enhanced by peptide texture modifiers and methyl nicotinate for warmth. Copernicia wax aids structure. Suitable for localized care on sensitive skin. Factory note: strict control of methyl nicotinate to avoid eye irritation and verify peptide stability.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideStevioside

SKIN CONDITIONING

Peg-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate

SOOTHING

Methyl Nicotinate

BINDING

Isopropyl Palmitate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Tripeptide-29Isosorbide DisunflowerseedateOleic/Linoleic/Linolenic PolyglyceridesCopernicia Cerifera WaxAromaHexapeptide-3Acetylarginyltryptophyl DiphenylglycineDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateSodium HyaluronateAdansonia Digitata Fruit ExtractHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractCommiphora Mukul Resin ExtractSwertia Chirata ExtractOrnithineArginineGlycineAlanineSerineValineIsoleucineProlineThreonineHistidineAspartic AcidPhenylalaninePcaSodium PcaSodium LactateFructoseGlucoseMaltoseTrehaloseUreaAllantoinLevulinic AcidP-Anisic AcidSimmondsia Chinensis Leaf ExtractHydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa GumCaesalpinia Spinosa GumHelianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherolGlycolipidsPhospholipidsLecithinPropanediolPentylene GlycolDimethyl IsosorbideDecyl GlucosideAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCitric AcidPotassium PhosphateSodium MetabisulfiteSodium SulfiteSodium ChlorideEthoxydiglycolTriethanolamineAminomethyl PropanolSodium HydroxideAlcoholLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePotassium Sorbate1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Tripeptide-29

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Peg-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate

Water-soluble emulsifier/thickener, mild, good oil compatibility

Methyl Nicotinate

Vasodilator causing tingling/warmth; strictly prohibited on lips and around eyes.

Stevioside

Natural sweetener for oral care; bitter aftertaste possible at high levels.

Isosorbide Disunflowerseedate

Not decoded yet

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides

Fatty acid polyglycerides, emulsifier and thickener; non-ionic surfactant, low comedogenicity, suitable for sensitive skin.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

High-melting plant wax; thickener and abrasive for exfoliation or texture, high load may clog

Aroma

Blended fragrance; may contain EU-listed allergens, check for sensitizers in sensitive individuals.

Hexapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine

Acetylarginyltryptophyl diphenylglycine, peptide texture enhancer; improves skin feel at <0.1% concentration.

Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract

Baobab fruit extract focused on antioxidant and soothing effects; stability should be monitored, minor protein sensitivity risk.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support

Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract

Not decoded yet

Swertia Chirata Extract

Botanical humectant extract containing alkaloids; monitor irritation at high levels or in sensitive users.

Ornithine

Amino acid derivative for keratolytic and humectant effects; used at low levels, minimal irritation

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Sodium Pca

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Maltose

Maltose humectant/skin conditioner; low sweetness, masking; monitor microbial growth.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Levulinic Acid

Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.

P-Anisic Acid

Fragrance/preservative booster; odorous, low usage, patch test recommended

Simmondsia Chinensis Leaf Extract

Jojoba leaf extract as humectant; contains waxes and polyphenols, lightweight.

Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Hydrolyzed Gum Acacia, natural colloid for thickening and conditioning, low comedogenic.

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Glycolipids

Cell membrane lipids mimicking skin barrier structure; used in repair formulations and biomimetic membranes

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Sodium Sulfite

Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

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