exuviance Evening Restorative 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. Aqua
2. Gluconolactone
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Propylene Glycol
5. PEG-100 Stearate
6. Lactobionic Acid
7. Glycerin
8. C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate
9. Octyldodecyl Myristate
10. Cyclopentasiloxane
11. Cetearyl Alcohol
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Ethoxydiglycol
14. Palmitic Acid
15. Cyclohexasiloxane
16. Stearic Acid
17. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
18. Dimethicone
19. Butylene Glycol
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Retinyl Palmitate
22. Ascorbyl Palmitate
23. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
24. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
25. Algae Extract
26. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
27. Echinacea Purpurea Extract
28. Hydrogenated Lecithin
29. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
30. Sodium Hyaluronate
31. Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
32. Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
33. Phosphatidylcholine
34. Octyldodecanol
35. Myristic Acid
36. Ceteareth-20
37. Ammonium Hydroxide
38. Steareth-2
39. Polyacrylamide
40. C13-14 Isoparaffin
41. Laureth-7
42. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
43. Caprylyl Glycol
44. Xanthan Gum
45. Disodium EDTA
46. Disteareth-100 Ipdi
47. Phenoxyethanol
48. Chlorphenesin
49. Parfum
50. Limonene
51. Hexyl Cinnamal
52. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
53. Ci 42090
54. Ci 19140

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

CHELATING

Gluconolactone

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

BUFFERING

Lactobionic Acid

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Other ingredients

Octyldodecyl MyristateCyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateEthoxydiglycolPalmitic AcidCyclohexasiloxaneStearic AcidHydrogenated Vegetable OilDimethiconeButylene GlycolTocopheryl AcetateRetinyl PalmitateAscorbyl PalmitateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractAlgae ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractEchinacea Purpurea ExtractHydrogenated LecithinHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesSodium HyaluronateHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglyceridePhosphatidylcholineOctyldodecanolMyristic AcidCeteareth-20Ammonium HydroxideSteareth-2PolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7Magnesium Aluminum SilicateCaprylyl GlycolXanthan GumDisodium EDTADisteareth-100 IpdiPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinParfumLimoneneHexyl CinnamalButylphenyl MethylpropionalCi 42090Ci 19140

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Propylene Glycol

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Lactobionic Acid

Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels

Glycerin

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

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Blended ester emollient; dry-touch, non-greasy finish, non-comedogenic, ideal for oily skin.

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Lightweight ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; acts as an emollient.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

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

Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

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

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.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

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

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Chamomile extract used for soothing; check for potential sensitizing allergens.

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Echinacea Purpurea Extract

Echinacea herb extract for moisturizing/conditioning; contains chlorogenic acids; check plant origin.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Sunflower seed extract; flavonoids and oleic acid, 0.5–5%; antioxidant repair, match phase, low allergenicity

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

Blended triglycerides providing slip and occlusion; mix of fatty acids, verify specific ratios to assess comedogenicity.

Phosphatidylcholine

Biocompatible emulsifier mimicking sebum; plant/egg derived, check oxidative stability

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Ammonium Hydroxide

Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.

Steareth-2

Not decoded yet

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Disteareth-100 Ipdi

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

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