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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. Ethyl Macadamiate
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Isononyl Isononanoate
6. Cetearyl Olivate
7. Sorbitan Olivate
8. Panthenol
9. Sodium Pca
10. Behenyl Alcohol
11. Dipropylene Glycol
12. Boswellia Serrata Gum
13. Bisabolol
14. Jojoba Esters
15. Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
16. Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
17. Polyglycerin-3
18. Ceramide Np
19. Ceramide Ap
20. Ceramide Eop
21. Phytosphingosine
22. Cholesterol
23. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
24. Carbomer
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Lecithin
27. Sclerotium Gum
28. Pullulan
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Dimethicone
31. Dimethiconol
32. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
33. C12-14 Pareth-12
34. Propanediol
35. 1,2-Hexanediol
36. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
37. Disodium Edta
38. Amyris Balsamifera Oil
39. Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Formulation view Water-in-oil emulsion enriched with biomimetic lipids (ceramides, phytosphingosine) and panthenol to repair barrier. Lightweight esters ensure a refreshing feel. Contains essential oils; potential allergens. Suited for damaged barriers. Factory note: Complex lipid system demands precise emulsification to ensure even ceramide distribution.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Ethyl Macadamiate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl IsononanoatePanthenol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Olivate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

Other ingredients

Sodium PcaBehenyl AlcoholDipropylene GlycolBoswellia Serrata GumBisabololJojoba EstersHelianthus Annuus Seed WaxAcacia Decurrens Flower WaxPolyglycerin-3Ceramide NpCeramide ApCeramide EopPhytosphingosineCholesterolSodium Lauroyl LactylateCarbomerXanthan GumLecithinSclerotium GumPullulanSodium HyaluronateDimethiconeDimethiconolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerC12-14 Pareth-12Propanediol1,2-HexanediolCaprylhydroxamic AcidDisodium EdtaAmyris Balsamifera OilPelargonium Graveolens Oil

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

Ethyl Macadamiate

Ethyl ester of macadamia oleic acid; lightweight skin conditioning; low comedogenicity

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Sodium Pca

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Boswellia Serrata Gum

Not decoded yet

Bisabolol

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

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Plant wax for emollience and film formation; blend with other waxes for melting point.

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Ceramide Np

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

Ceramide Ap

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

Ceramide Eop

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

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Lecithin

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

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Dimethicone

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

C12-14 Pareth-12

Not decoded yet

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Disodium Edta

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

Amyris Balsamifera Oil

Not decoded yet

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

Pelargonium graveolens oil containing citronellol and geraniol; used as perfuming agent, contains labeled allergens requiring compliance checks.

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