Holika Holika 3 seconds starter vita complex

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. Alcohol Denat
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Niacinamide
6. Betaine
7. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
8. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
9. Propylene Glycol
10. Dipropylene Glycol
11. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
12. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
13. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
14. Beta-Glucan
15. Arginine
16. Carbomer
17. Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract
18. Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
19. Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
20. Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
21. Brassica Oleracea Botrytis Extract
22. Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract
23. Aralia Cordata Extract
24. Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
25. Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Phenyl Trimethicone
29. Tocopheryl Acetate
30. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
31. Disodium EDTA
32. Methylparaben
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Water-based gel with ethanol and niacinamide. Adds beta-glucan, dipotassium glycyrrhizinate, and vegetable extracts. Uses acrylate copolymer, preserved by methylparaben and phenoxyethanol. Suited for oily skin aiming to control oil. Factory insight: Niacinamide with ethanol boosts penetration but may increase irritation; most extracts are trace, core actives drive efficacy.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Other ingredients

Propylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilDipotassium GlycyrrhizateBeta-GlucanArginineCarbomerLactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf ExtractCichorium Intybus Root ExtractBrassica Oleracea Italica ExtractBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf ExtractBrassica Oleracea Botrytis ExtractAngelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem ExtractAralia Cordata ExtractCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit ExtractXanthan GumSodium HyaluronatePhenyl TrimethiconeTocopheryl AcetateMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateDisodium EDTAMethylparabenPhenoxyethanolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Alcohol Denat

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

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Betaine

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

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract

Lettuce leaf extract with terpenes for soothing; low usage, check for phototoxic impurities.

Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Chicory root extract with fragrance and skin-conditioning roles; plant-derived, confirm extraction process.

Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract

Cavolo nero extract with polyphenols, astringent conditioner; botanical, potential pigment staining

Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract

Cabbage leaf extract for skin conditioning; fresh material browning, freeze-dried powder more stable

Brassica Oleracea Botrytis Extract

Cauliflower extract with antioxidant polyphenols for barrier protection; watch for oxidation color.

Angelica Keiskei Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract; soothing, potential photosensitizers.

Aralia Cordata Extract

Siberian ginseng extract with flavonoids for circulation; control concentration to avoid irritation.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Watermelon extract; L-citrulline/sugar; low-conc humectant, mild, no pub comed data

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Tomato extract; antioxidant and conditioner. Contains carotenoids; moderate photostability. Watch for color variance.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Disodium EDTA

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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