Epionce brightening lotion

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
4. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
5. Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
6. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
7. Dipropylene Glycol
8. Behenyl Alcohol
9. Stearyl Alcohol
10. Bisabolol
11. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
12. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
13. Salix Alba Bark Extract
14. Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
15. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
16. Caprylyl Glycol
17. Cetyl Alcohol
18. Citric Acid
19. Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil
20. Crithmum Maritimum Extract
21. Disodium EDTA
22. Ergothioneine
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Glyceryl Stearate
25. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
26. Hexylene Glycol
27. Hydrogenated Lecithin
28. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
29. Limonene
30. Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
31. Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
32. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
33. PEG-20 Soy Sterol
34. Persea Gratissima Oil
35. Phenoxyethanol
36. Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
37. Phytosterols
38. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
39. Sodium Hydroxide
40. Sodium Palmitoyl Proline

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains mineral oil

Formulation view An emulsion lotion using stearic and cetyl alcohols, featuring tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate for oil-soluble brightening. Glycerin hydrates, and botanicals soothe. Suitable for dull skin seeking radiance. Factory observation: While stable, the oil-soluble VC derivative is prone to oxidation; light-shielding packaging and antioxidant efficacy must be verified.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIOXIDANT

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Limnanthes Alba Seed OilUndecylenoyl Phenylalanine

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

Stearyl AlcoholBisabololC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateRosa Canina Fruit OilSalix Alba Bark ExtractAscophyllum Nodosum ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolCetyl AlcoholCitric AcidCitrus Sinensis Peel OilCrithmum Maritimum ExtractDisodium EDTAErgothioneineEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl StearateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractHexylene GlycolHydrogenated LecithinHydrogenated Vegetable OilLimoneneLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractOlea Europaea Fruit OilPEG-20 Soy SterolPersea Gratissima OilPhenoxyethanolPhoenix Dactylifera Fruit ExtractPhytosterolsPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSodium HydroxideSodium Palmitoyl Proline

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine

Synthetic peptide emollient regulating sebum and hydration; low comedogenic, used in acne-prone and oily skin formulas.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Bisabolol

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Ascophyllum nodosum extract, provides hydration and antioxidant protection; usually low concentration as natural functional additive.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Citric Acid

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

Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil

Essential oil for fragrance and conditioning; contains furanocoumarins causing photosensitivity, EU usage limits apply, avoid daytime exposure.

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Sea fennel extract with ocean peptides for repair and antioxidant; water-soluble, used at low concentrations as active support.

Disodium EDTA

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

Ergothioneine

Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.

Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract

Lotus extract, traditional sedative; limited data, use as secondary functional ingredient.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

PEG-20 Soy Sterol

Phytosterol emulsifier; soy source contains allergens, PEG base may irritate sensitive skin, allergen labeling required.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract

Date fruit extract, emollient/conditioning; high sugar hygroscopy, strong preservative, batch variation

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Palmitoyl Proline

Amino acid derivative for mild cleansing and conditioning; also acts as humectant.

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