sephora Hand Mask

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. Glycerin
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Betaine
9. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter )
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Hydroxyacetophenone
12. Methyl Gluceth-20
13. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
14. Stearic Acid
15. Propanediol
16. Cetearyl Olivate
17. Parfum
18. Dimethicone
19. Sorbitan Olivate
20. Carbomer
21. Hydroxyethyl Urea
22. Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract
23. Sorbitan Stearate
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Potassium Hydroxide
26. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
27. Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
28. Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Arachidic Acid
31. Palmitic Acid
32. Oleic Acid
33. Cocos Nucifera Oil
34. Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
35. Citric Acid
36. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
37. Potassium Sorbate
38. Sodium Benzoate
39. Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
40. Tocopherol
41. Ascorbyl Palmitate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains siliconesContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoatePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateCetearyl Alcohol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

Other ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter )Glyceryl StearateHydroxyacetophenoneMethyl Gluceth-20Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateStearic AcidPropanediolCetearyl OlivateParfumDimethiconeSorbitan OlivateCarbomerHydroxyethyl UreaSasa Quelpaertensis ExtractSorbitan StearateXanthan GumPotassium HydroxideRosa Damascena Flower WaterLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilBoerhavia Diffusa Root ExtractSodium HyaluronateArachidic AcidPalmitic AcidOleic AcidCocos Nucifera OilRosa Moschata Seed OilCitric AcidHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateGardenia Tahitensis Flower ExtractTocopherolAscorbyl Palmitate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Butylene Glycol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter )

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Propanediol

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care

Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract

Niche plant extract for skin conditioning; limited safety data available.

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.

Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

Boerhavia diffusa root extract; saponin-rich, 0.1–0.5% for skin repair, patch test, water phase

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Arachidic Acid

C20 straight-chain fatty acid acting as emulsifier and conditioner; adds opacity, biodegradable, low irritancy.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Rosa Moschata Seed Oil

Rosehip seed oil, high in linoleic acid; emollient but heavy, avoid for oily/acne-prone skin.

Citric Acid

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

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea buckthorn fruit extract for skin conditioning; stable at low levels, check phototoxicity at high doses.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract

Tahitian Gardenia flower extract, plant-based skincare and fragrance; may contain fragrance allergens, label required for leave-on products.

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

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