pca-skin PCA Skin Clearskin

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
3. Niacinamide
4. Glycereth-26
5. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Phenoxyethanol
8. Carbomer
9. Polyisobutene
10. Caprylyl Glycol
11. Bisabolol
12. PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether
13. Sodium Hydroxide
14. Ethylhexylglycerin
15. Hexylene Glycol
16. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
17. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
18. Sodium Hyaluronate
19. Retinyl Palmitate
20. Glycerin
21. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
22. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26Butylene Glycol

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCarbomer

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

Other ingredients

PolyisobuteneCaprylyl GlycolBisabololPEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherSodium HydroxideEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolBorago Officinalis Seed OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSodium HyaluronateRetinyl PalmitateGlycerinCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Light synthetic ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; low irritation, non-comedogenic

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Butylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Bisabolol

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

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

PEG-containing non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; monitor PEG contamination and sensitive skin compatibility.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hexylene Glycol

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

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Glycerin

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

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

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

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

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