image Vital C Hydrating Intense Moisturizer

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. Glycerin
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Olea Europaea Oil
5. Hyaluronic Acid
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
8. Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
9. Erythritol
10. Homarine Hcl
11. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
12. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
13. Biotin
14. Yeast Extract
15. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Retinyl Palmitate
18. Ascorbic Acid
19. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
20. Mannitol
21. Glyceryl Stearate
22. PEG-100 Stearate
23. PEG-8
24. Ceramide 2
25. Polysorbate 20
26. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
27. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
28. Carbomer
29. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Sodium Hydroxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

皮肤调理剂-润肤剂

Olea Europaea Oil

ANTISTATIC

Hyaluronic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristateDi-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate

Other ingredients

ErythritolHomarine HclPalmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7BiotinYeast ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractTocopheryl AcetateRetinyl PalmitateAscorbic AcidTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateMannitolGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePEG-8Ceramide 2Polysorbate 20Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCarbomerSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinSodium Hydroxide

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Olea Europaea Oil

Olive oil, plant lipid for emolliency and vehicle; rich in unsaturated fatty acids, stabilizes antioxidants, generally non-comedogenic but may feel heavy on very oily skin.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, emollient emulsifier; contains PEG-like structure, low viscosity solvent, check ionic compatibility.

Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate

Di-C12-15 alkyl fumarate emollient, light skin feel; minor solvent action.

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

Homarine Hcl

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

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

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Ceramide 2

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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