thalgo Moisturising Milk Gel

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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
4. Dimethicone
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Parfum
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
9. Chondrus Crispus Extract
10. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
11. Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
12. Laminaria Hyperborea Extract
13. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
14. Cetraria Islandica Extract
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Cyclohexasiloxane
17. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
19. Chlorphenesin
20. Phospholipids
21. Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
22. Tocopherol
23. Glycine Soja Oil
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
26. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
27. Dimethiconol
28. Citric Acid
29. Levulinic Acid
30. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BULKING

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil

FRAGRANCE

Parfum

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Chondrus Crispus ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceLithothamnion Calcareum ExtractLaminaria Hyperborea ExtractSodium Acrylates CopolymerCetraria Islandica ExtractPhenoxyethanolCyclohexasiloxaneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethicone CrosspolymerChlorphenesinPhospholipidsPolyglyceryl-10 StearateTocopherolGlycine Soja OilEthylhexylglycerinGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerHydrogenated PolyisobuteneDimethiconolCitric AcidLevulinic AcidSodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Dimethicone

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

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

Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract

Red algae extract rich in calcium; used for moisturizing and soothing; verify dose

Laminaria Hyperborea Extract

Seaweed extract with polysaccharides for hydration and antioxidant; no specific contraindications.

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.

Cetraria Islandica Extract

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifier

Tocopherol

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Citric Acid

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

Levulinic Acid

Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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