medex Purus Mask
medex Medex Purus Mask lists 24 ingredients on its label, 22 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.
- Aqua
- Pentylene Glycol
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Butylene Glycol
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-49
- Arginine
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glycosides
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Citric Acid
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
- Propylene Glycol
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Benzoic Acid
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Fragrance
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene GlycolAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTISTATIC
- Arginine
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate
- DEODORANT
- Glyceryl Caprylate
Other ingredients
Acetyl Hexapeptide-49Caprylyl/Capryl GlycosidesCitric AcidPolyglyceryl-10 LaurateHamamelis Virginiana Leaf WaterPropylene GlycolCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractBenzyl AlcoholBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidEthylhexylglycerinTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerFragranceBenzyl SalicylateLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Hexapeptide-49 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glycosides | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Acetyl Hexapeptide-49
- Not decoded yet
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glycosides
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate
- Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier derived from plant oils; generally low comedogenicity.
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
- Mild non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; cetyl ester structure may irritate sensitive skin, use at 0.5-3%.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
- Astringent/soothing water with tannins; aqueous, high preservation needs; tannins may irritate
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution 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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