simple Ultra Light Liquid Moisturiser
simple Simple Ultra Light Liquid Moisturiser lists 25 ingredients on its label, 23 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Butylene Glycol
- PEG-8
- Dimethicone
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Carbomer
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
- Pvm/Ma Copolymer
- Niacinamide
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Phenoxyethanol
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Sodium Citrate
- Trideceth-9
- Zinc Pca
- Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate CrosspolymerCarbomer
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
Other ingredients
PEG-8Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerHamamelis Virginiana Leaf WaterPvm/Ma CopolymerNiacinamidePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanolPolyvinyl AlcoholPotassium HydroxideSaccharide IsomerateSodium CitrateTrideceth-9Zinc PcaThymus Vulgaris Leaf ExtractSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-8 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING | 1 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Pvm/Ma Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyvinyl Alcohol | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Saccharide Isomerate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trideceth-9 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Zinc Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 1 · – | Green |
| Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- PEG-8
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Strong anionic emulsifier for O/W emulsions; incompatible with cationic surfactants
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
- Astringent/soothing water with tannins; aqueous, high preservation needs; tannins may irritate
- Pvm/Ma Copolymer
- Film former at 1–5%; for styling/hair care, provides lasting effect
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Polyvinyl Alcohol
- Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Trideceth-9
- Not decoded yet
- Zinc Pca
- Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization
- Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
- Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, often contains thymol and other actives; offers antimicrobial and soothing properties; may be irritating or sensitizing, especially for highly sensitive skin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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