bionike Defence Tolerance Ar+

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. 1,5-Pentanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Isononyl Isononanoate
6. Squalane
7. Niacinamide
8. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
9. Propanediol
10. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
11. Carnosine
12. Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Carbomer
16. Sodium Polyacrylate
17. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
18. Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer
19. Hydrogenated Polydecene
20. Sodium Hydroxide
21. Pentylene Glycol
22. Piperonyl Glucoside
23. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
24. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
25. Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
27. Phospholipids
28. Dextran
29. Tocopherol
30. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains siliconesContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneDicaprylyl Carbonate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

1,5-PentanediolPEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconeCarnosineSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-GlucanCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolCarbomerSodium PolyacrylateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSodium Acrylates CrosspolymerHydrogenated PolydeceneSodium HydroxidePentylene GlycolPiperonyl GlucosideHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPolyglyceryl-10 StearateSodium HyaluronatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-8PhospholipidsDextranTocopherolTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

1,5-Pentanediol

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Propanediol

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

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Carnosine

Dipeptide skin conditioner with antioxidant and buffering properties; used in synergy with other actives.

Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan

Modified glucan for thickening and cleansing aid; low irritation, suitable for most formulas

Caprylyl Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Pentylene Glycol

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

Piperonyl Glucoside

Coumarin glycoside; photoprotective and antioxidant, used as auxiliary booster

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifier

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

Palmitoyl tripeptide-8 signaling peptide; 0.1–1%, aqueous stability watch

Phospholipids

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

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Tocopherol

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

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions

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