kouy Fresh Lemon Almighty Cream

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. Dipropylene Glycol
4. Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Isopropyl Palmitate
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
10. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
11. Mangifera Indica Juice
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Panthenol
14. Niacinamide
15. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
16. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
17. Biotin
18. Coptis Japonica Root Extract
19. Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
20. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
21. Glyceryl Stearate
22. Stearyl Alcohol
23. Carbomer
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Tromethamine
26. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
31. Dextrin
32. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
33. Sodium Hyaluronate
34. Cyclomethicone
35. Citrus Paradisi Juice
36. Dimethicone
37. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
38. Glyceryl Linoleate
39. Glyceryl Linolenate
40. Beta-Sitosterol
41. Cholesterol
42. Choleth-24
43. Ceteth-24
44. Glyceryl Arachidonate
45. Propylene Glycol
46. Ubiquinone
47. Phenoxyethanol
48. Retinyl Palmitate
49. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
50. Limonene
51. Linalool

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

BINDING

Isopropyl Palmitate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Other ingredients

Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable GlycerideHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit JuiceMangifera Indica JuiceTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolNiacinamideSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractBiotinCoptis Japonica Root ExtractPolyglyceryl-2 StearateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerGlyceryl StearateStearyl AlcoholCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinTromethamineCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilXanthan GumCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilDisodium EDTATheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractDextrin3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidSodium HyaluronateCyclomethiconeCitrus Paradisi JuiceDimethiconeMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilGlyceryl LinoleateGlyceryl LinolenateBeta-SitosterolCholesterolCholeth-24Ceteth-24Glyceryl ArachidonatePropylene GlycolUbiquinonePhenoxyethanolRetinyl PalmitatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateLimoneneLinalool

Skim through

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Acetylated Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Butylene Glycol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice

Not decoded yet

Mangifera Indica Juice

Plant juice with humectants and nutrients; used as skin conditioner at low levels, requires preservation.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Niacinamide

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

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

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Coptis Japonica Root Extract

Coptis root; contains berberine for antibacterial effects, high doses may sensitize, check stability.

Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier; mild, non-ionic, suitable for O/W emulsions with good stability.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Xanthan Gum

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

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Disodium EDTA

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

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Citrus Paradisi Juice

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Glyceryl Linoleate

Glyceryl linoleate; emulsifier and emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants

Glyceryl Linolenate

Emollient/moisturizer; potential allergen, caution in sensitive skin

Beta-Sitosterol

Plant sterol for emulsion stability and barrier support; high levels may destabilize hydrophilic systems.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Choleth-24

Not decoded yet

Ceteth-24

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Arachidonate

Biomimetic lipid, barrier repair, 1-2%; lipophilic, oxidizes easily, add antioxidants.

Propylene Glycol

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

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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