moira Cica Calming Toner

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. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
6. Trehalose
7. Betaine
8. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
9. Panthenol
10. Sodium Hyaluronate
11. Centella Asiatica Extract
12. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
13. Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
14. Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
15. Algae Extract
16. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
17. Asiatic Acid
18. Asiaticoside
19. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
20. Madecassic Acid
21. Madecassoside
22. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
23. Dipropylene Glycol
24. Sodium Citrate
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Citric Acid
28. Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
29. Hydroxyacetophenone
30. Pentylene Glycol
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
33. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
34. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
35. 1,2-Hexanediol
36. Disodium EDTA
37. Phenoxyethanol
38. Fragrance
39. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

PropanediolPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolTrehalose

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

ANTI-SEBUM

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Other ingredients

PanthenolSodium HyaluronateCentella Asiatica ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractCamellia Japonica Flower ExtractAlgae ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractAsiatic AcidAsiaticosideChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractMadecassic AcidMadecassosidePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilDipropylene GlycolSodium CitrateEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetateCitric AcidPolyglyceryl-10 MyristateHydroxyacetophenonePentylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexyl PalmitateCetyl Ethylhexanoate1,2-HexanediolDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolFragranceLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Betaine

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

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Panthenol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

Camellia extract for skin emollience; typically a minor conditioning ingredient.

Algae Extract

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

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Sodium Citrate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Citric Acid

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for O/W systems

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Linalool

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

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