no7-laboratories No7 Laboratories Clearing skin paste

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. Alcohol Denat
3. Octyldodecanol
4. Kaolin
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Salicylic Acid
8. Polyacrylamide
9. Steareth-21
10. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
11. C13-14 Isoparaffin
12. Hamamelis Virginiana Water
13. Potassium Hydroxide
14. Steareth-2
15. Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
16. Dimethicone
17. Betaine
18. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Laureth-7
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Bisabolol
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Alcohol
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Tetrasodium EDTA
27. T-Butyl Alcohol
28. Fructose
29. Glucose
30. Ci 14700
31. Ci 42090

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEG

Formulation view A water–alcohol base with kaolin for oil absorption and salicylic acid as the key lipophilic active for pore and texture care, balanced by witch hazel water, ammonium glycyrrhizate and bisabolol; alpha-glucan oligosaccharide adds prebiotic support. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol. Best for oily, congestion-prone skin, used locally or periodically. Formulator's note: high alcohol content makes it unsuitable for dry or compromised barriers; sun protection advised.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

OctyldodecanolCetearyl Alcohol

ABRASIVE

Kaolin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Salicylic Acid

ANTISTATIC

Polyacrylamide

Other ingredients

Steareth-21Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6C13-14 IsoparaffinHamamelis Virginiana WaterPotassium HydroxideSteareth-2Ammonium GlycyrrhizateDimethiconeBetaineAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharidePhenoxyethanolLaureth-7Caprylyl GlycolBisabololXanthan GumAlcoholEthylhexylglycerinTetrasodium EDTAT-Butyl AlcoholFructoseGlucoseCi 14700Ci 42090

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Kaolin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

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

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Hamamelis Virginiana Water

Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated

Potassium Hydroxide

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

Steareth-2

Not decoded yet

Ammonium Glycyrrhizate

Soothing anti-inflammatory and emulsifier; derived from licorice, minor allergen risk

Dimethicone

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

Betaine

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

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Xanthan Gum

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

Alcohol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

T-Butyl Alcohol

Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Glucose

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

Ci 14700

Red azo dye restricted to hair dye products only; not for leave-on or general skin care

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

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