aquation Gentle Moisturizing 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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Cetearyl Alcohol
4. Behentrimonium Methosulfate
5. Sorbitol
6. Lecithin
7. Xanthan Gum
8. Iron Oxides
9. Laminaria Digitata Extract
10. Ceramide NP
11. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
12. Oleic Acid
13. Ceramide AP
14. Phytosphingosine
15. Cholesterol
16. Carbomer
17. Ceramide EOP
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Glyceryl Caprylate
20. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
23. Polysorbate 20
24. Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate
25. Potassium Phosphate
26. Dipotassium Phosphate
27. Phenylpropanol
28. Potassium Sorbate
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Phenoxyethanol
31. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

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

Formulation view Combines cationic surfactants with mild emulsifiers, incorporating Ceramides NP/AP and lecithin to reconstruct the lipid barrier. Adds algae extract and hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. Ideal for dry or compromised barrier skin, balancing cleansing and repair. Formulator note: The cationic system requires attention to compatibility with subsequent products and pH effects on active stability.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

ANTISTATIC

Behentrimonium MethosulfateLecithin

HUMECTANT

Sorbitol

BINDING

Xanthan Gum

着色剂

Iron Oxides

Other ingredients

Laminaria Digitata ExtractCeramide NPSodium Lauroyl LactylateOleic AcidCeramide APPhytosphingosineCholesterolCarbomerCeramide EOPCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl CaprylatePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Jojoba EstersPolysorbate 20Polyglyceryl-3 LauratePotassium PhosphateDipotassium PhosphatePhenylpropanolPotassium SorbateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Cationic surfactant for conditioning and antistatic; be careful with anionic actives compatibility.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Lecithin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Oleic Acid

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

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters

Lightweight emollient and film-former; improves hair slip, generally low concentration.

Polysorbate 20

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate

Mild plant-based nonionic emulsifier for creams, lotions, and makeup removers.

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffer, pH control, non-irritating, non-comedogenic.

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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