benton Fermentation Essence (Discontinued)
benton Benton Fermentation Essence (Discontinued) lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
- Aqua
- Butylene Glycol
- Pentylene Glycol
- Glycerin
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Bifida Ferment Lysate
- Ceramide NP
- Althaea Rosea Root Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Betaine
- Panthenol
- Allantoin
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- SH-Oligopeptide-1
- Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
- Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
- Usnea Barbata Extract
- Adenosine
- Arginine
- Xanthan Gum
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Polysorbate 20
- Lecithin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains PEG
Key ingredients
- HUMECTANT
- Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateButylene Glycol
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolBifida Ferment Lysate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Ceramide NP
Other ingredients
Althaea Rosea Root ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBetainePanthenolAllantoinSodium HyaluronateSH-Oligopeptide-1Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractUsnea Barbata ExtractAdenosineArginineXanthan GumHydrogenated LecithinPolysorbate 20Lecithin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate | HUMECTANT | — | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bifida Ferment Lysate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceramide NP | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Althaea Rosea Root Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| SH-Oligopeptide-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Pulsatilla Koreana Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Usnea Barbata Extract | DEODORANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Adenosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
- Galactomyces ferment filtrate humectant; complex matrix, assess allergens and stability.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Bifida Ferment Lysate
- Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin
- Ceramide NP
- Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.
- Althaea Rosea Root Extract
- Humectant rich in polysaccharides; soothes dry skin with mucilage
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- SH-Oligopeptide-1
- Synthetic short oligopeptide for skin conditioning; generally low irritancy and comedogenicity
- Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
- Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.
- Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
- Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization
- Usnea Barbata Extract
- Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.
- Adenosine
- Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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