fourth-ray Fourth Ray Cloud Bank Milky Cleanser

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. Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
5. Glycerin
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Stearic Acid
8. Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
9. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
10. Glycol Distearate
11. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
12. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
13. Rose Extract
14. Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
15. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
16. Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
17. Squalane
18. Phospholipids
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
21. Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
22. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
23. Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
24. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
25. Santalum Album Wood Extract
26. Propanediol
27. Quartz
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
30. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
31. Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
32. Sodium Sulfate
33. C10-16 Pareth-1
34. Caprylyl Glycol
35. Hexylene Glycol
36. Potassium Sorbate
37. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

CLEANSING

Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateStearic AcidSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTISTATIC

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilGlycol DistearateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilRosa Damascena Flower WaterRose ExtractRhododendron Ferrugineum ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel OilHydrolyzed Jojoba ProteinSqualanePhospholipidsSodium HyaluronateAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAngelica Archangelica Root ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractSantalum Album Wood ExtractPropanediolQuartzXanthan GumCocamidopropyl DimethylaminePolyglyceryl-10 OleatePolyglyceryl-10 DioleateSodium SulfateC10-16 Pareth-1Caprylyl GlycolHexylene GlycolPotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Milder synthetic surfactant with good foam; lower irritation than SLS but still needs buffering; suitable for sensitive cleansers

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Rose Extract

Plant extract for aromatherapy and skin conditioning; verify allergen labeling.

Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract

Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, fragrance and skin protection; may contain natural pigments, watch for batch color variance.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein

Hydrolyzed jojoba protein for hair and skin conditioning; low molecular weight, low irritancy.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

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

Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract

Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract containing amino acids and vitamins for astringent and conditioning

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Aromatic skin conditioning extract; contains fragrance allergens, test for sensitivity.

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens

Santalum Album Wood Extract

Sandalwood extract; soothing conditioner with woody scent. Watch for batch variance and sensitization.

Propanediol

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

Quartz

Mineral abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size and polish critical, high hardness may damage stratum corneum.

Xanthan Gum

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

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Cationic conditioner and emulsifier at 1–3%; high static attraction, pair with quat agents, caution for sensitive skin

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulations

Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate

Nonionic emulsifier for dispersing oils; mind compatibility with cationics.

Sodium Sulfate

Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.

C10-16 Pareth-1

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Hexylene Glycol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

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

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