givenchy Le Soin Noir Cleanser

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. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
4. Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
5. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
6. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
7. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
8. Polysorbate 20
9. 1,2-Hexanediol
10. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
11. Pentylene Glycol
12. Lauryl Glucoside
13. Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
14. Sodium Chloride
15. Sodium Benzoate
16. Parfum
17. Hydroxyacetophenone
18. Citric Acid
19. Coconut Acid
20. Sodium Citrate
21. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
22. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
23. Kaolin
24. Maris Aqua
25. Propanediol
26. Illite
27. Silica
28. Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
29. Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
30. Skeletonema Costatum Extract
31. Ascorbyl Palmitate
32. Lecithin
33. Tocopherol
34. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineCocamidopropyl Betaine

CLEANSING

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleatePolysorbate 20

EMULSION STABILISING

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Other ingredients

1,2-HexanediolAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharidePentylene GlycolLauryl GlucosideSodium Cocoyl GlutamateSodium ChlorideSodium BenzoateParfumHydroxyacetophenoneCitric AcidCoconut AcidSodium CitrateDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideKaolinMaris AquaPropanediolIlliteSilicaCaprylic/Capric/Succinic TriglycerideUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractSkeletonema Costatum ExtractAscorbyl PalmitateLecithinTocopherolCi 77499

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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

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant; low irritation; instability in hard water.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Pentylene Glycol

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

Lauryl Glucoside

Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Parfum

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Citric Acid

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

Coconut Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsifying; strong surfactant, watch for over-drying in dry skin.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Maris Aqua

Seawater solvent & humectant; mineral-rich, caution on sensitive skin

Propanediol

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

Illite

Mineral powder offering slip and coverage. Iron content may introduce slight color variation to the formula.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride

Ester-based emulsifier and emollient; oil phase component, aids emulsification and improves skin feel, low comedogenicity.

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Kelp extract; algal polysaccharides. Hydrating and film-forming, verify compatibility in high-salt formulas.

Skeletonema Costatum Extract

Not decoded yet

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Lecithin

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

Tocopherol

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

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

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