ipsa Me Ultimate - Formula 3 For Dry Skin

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. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
4. Alcohol
5. Dipropylene Glycol
6. Betaine
7. Xylitol
8. Hydrogenated Polydecene
9. Behenyl Alcohol
10. Petrolatum
11. Phytosteryl Macadamiate
12. Dimethicone
13. Potassium Methoxysalicylate
14. Beheneth-20
15. Batyl Alcohol
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. PEG-32
18. PEG-6
19. Butylene Glycol
20. Sodium Citrate
21. Prunus Armeniaca Juice
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Isostearic Acid
24. 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
25. Tocopherol Acetate
26. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
27. Hydroxyproline
28. Lauryl Betaine
29. Potassium Hydroxide
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Citric Acid
32. Serine
33. Arginine Hcl
34. Magnesium Chloride
35. Natto Gum
36. Calcium Chloride
37. Tocopherol
38. Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
39. Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
40. Pyrola Incarnata Extract
41. Zingiber Aromaticus Extract
42. Algae Extract
43. Salicylic Acid
44. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateHydrogenated Polydecene

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Xylitol

Other ingredients

Behenyl AlcoholPetrolatumPhytosteryl MacadamiateDimethiconePotassium MethoxysalicylateBeheneth-20Batyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolPEG-32PEG-6Butylene GlycolSodium CitratePrunus Armeniaca JuiceXanthan GumIsostearic Acid2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidTocopherol AcetateCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractHydroxyprolineLauryl BetainePotassium HydroxideDisodium EDTACitric AcidSerineArginine HclMagnesium ChlorideNatto GumCalcium ChlorideTocopherolBupleurum Falcatum Root ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractPyrola Incarnata ExtractZingiber Aromaticus ExtractAlgae ExtractSalicylic AcidSodium Benzoate

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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

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Petrolatum

Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.

Phytosteryl Macadamiate

Phytosteryl macadamiate for hair and skin care; good occlusion

Dimethicone

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

Potassium Methoxysalicylate

Not decoded yet

Beheneth-20

Not decoded yet

Batyl Alcohol

Squalane, non-pungent emollient 0-5%; low irritation, suits dry/sensitive skin, emulsion stabilizer.

Phenoxyethanol

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

PEG-32

Not decoded yet

PEG-6

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Prunus Armeniaca Juice

Apricot juice providing hydration and nutrients; natural source may contain trace allergens, test for sensitivity.

Xanthan Gum

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

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Stable Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant protection; pH control needed for high doses.

Tocopherol Acetate

Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Hydroxyproline

Amino acid derivative for humectancy and skin conditioning; supports collagen metabolism, water-soluble, gentle

Lauryl Betaine

Mild amphoteric surfactant; foaming and stabilizing. Eye irritation may exceed anionics, use low levels for sensitive skin.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Disodium EDTA

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Arginine Hcl

Amphoteric amino acid salt, moisturizer and buffer; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Magnesium Chloride

Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ions

Natto Gum

Natto gum, film-forming; 0.1–0.5% typical, low irritation, low sensitization

Calcium Chloride

Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract

Arctic licorice root extract used for skin conditioning; a traditional botanical, monitor for potential plant sensitization.

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.

Pyrola Incarnata Extract

Not decoded yet

Zingiber Aromaticus Extract

Not decoded yet

Algae Extract

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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