flawlesscanvas Paradox Refining 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. Squalane
3. Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
4. Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
5. Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract
6. Niacinamide
7. Coconut Alkanes
8. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
9. Lecythis Minor Seed Oil
10. Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate
11. Erythritol
12. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract
13. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
14. Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
15. Acacia Senegal Gum
16. Ophiopogon Japonicus
17. Retinal
18. Tocopherol
19. Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
20. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
21. Cetearyl Glucoside
22. Cetearyl Alcohol
23. Stearyl Alcohol
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Glyceryl Stearate SE
26. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
27. Glycerin
28. Butylene Glycol
29. Sodium Phytate
30. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
31. Polysorbate 80
32. Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
33. Sucrose Laurate
34. 1,2-Hexanediol
35. Hydroxyacetophenone
36. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
37. Polysilicone-11
38. Laureth-12
39. Dextran
40. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
41. Methylpropanediol
42. Didecyldimonium Chloride
43. Polyquaternium-80

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains siliconesContains parabensContains PEGContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneShea Butter Ethyl EstersCoconut AlkanesCoco-Caprylate/Caprate

ASTRINGENT

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Lecythis Minor Seed OilAlteromonas Ferment FiltrateErythritolHibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8Raphanus Sativus Seed ExtractAcacia Senegal GumOphiopogon JaponicusRetinalTocopherolDimethylmethoxy ChromanolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneCetearyl GlucosideCetearyl AlcoholStearyl AlcoholXanthan GumGlyceryl Stearate SEPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractGlycerinButylene GlycolSodium PhytateCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolysorbate 80Inulin Lauryl CarbamateSucrose Laurate1,2-HexanediolHydroxyacetophenoneHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerPolysilicone-11Laureth-12DextranHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerMethylpropanediolDidecyldimonium ChloridePolyquaternium-80

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Shea-derived esters for smooth emolliency; more stable than raw shea butter.

Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract

Tannin-rich botanical extract as astringent; typically <1%, potential drying or sensitization, avoid high stacking.

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Root Extract

Salvia root extract for antioxidant and skin conditioning; low-concentration functional additive.

Niacinamide

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

Coconut Alkanes

Coconut alkanes as solvents/emollients with medium volatility; check oxidation stability.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Lecythis Minor Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract

Roselle fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polyphenols for skin conditioning; stability affected by pH.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

Palmitoyl tripeptide-8 signaling peptide; 0.1–1%, aqueous stability watch

Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract

Radish seed extract with enzymes and amino acids; mild exfoliation and conditioning, natural source requiring stability.

Acacia Senegal Gum

Natural film-former and fragrance agent; used for viscosity or film, check purity for allergens

Ophiopogon Japonicus

Not decoded yet

Retinal

Potent vitamin A aldehyde for cell turnover; low effective range 0.01-0.05%, unstable, avoid for pregnant users.

Tocopherol

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

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Ergothioneine analog antioxidant; stabilizes formula, protect from light.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

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

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Inulin Lauryl Carbamate

Modified inulin surfactant, mild emulsification/cleansing; prebiotic, reduced irritation

Sucrose Laurate

Sucrose laurate; mild emulsifier and detergent; used for thickening and emulsifying creams; may cause mild irritation.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Laureth-12

Laureth-12, mild emulsifier, potentially comedogenic at high concentrations

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Didecyldimonium Chloride

Not decoded yet

Polyquaternium-80

Not decoded yet

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