b-lab Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser

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. Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
4. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Betaine
7. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
8. Lauryl Betaine
9. Hydroxyacetophenone
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
13. Sodium Chloride
14. Polyquaternium-39
15. Allantoin
16. Decylene Glycol
17. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
18. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
19. Dipropylene Glycol
20. Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
21. Laminaria Japonica Extract
22. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
23. Hydrogenated Lecithin
24. Fructan
25. Sodium Benzoate
26. Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
27. Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
28. Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
29. Centella Asiatica Extract
30. Fructooligosaccharides
31. Hydrogenated Lecithin
32. Beta-Glucan
33. Ceramide NP
34. Tocopherol
35. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

ANTISTATIC

Sodium Lauroyl GlutamateLauryl Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

BULKING

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Other ingredients

HydroxyacetophenoneButylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf PowderSodium ChloridePolyquaternium-39AllantoinDecylene GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractDipropylene GlycolEclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractHydrogenated LecithinFructanSodium BenzoateAmaranthus Caudatus Seed ExtractUlmus Davidiana Root ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractFructooligosaccharidesHydrogenated LecithinBeta-GlucanCeramide NPTocopherolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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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

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Sodium cocoyl glycinate; mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; precipitate in hard water, use chelators

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle and suitable for sensitive skin; moderate cleansing power.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Betaine

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

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems

Lauryl Betaine

Mild amphoteric surfactant; foaming and stabilizing. Eye irritation may exceed anionics, use low levels for sensitive skin.

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder

Tea polyphenol powder; exfoliation and antioxidants, grind size dictates abrasion

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Polyquaternium-39

Not decoded yet

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Decylene Glycol

Multi-functional thickener and preservative booster, 0.1–0.5%; low viscosity, good compatibility

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract

Eclipta prostrata leaf extract; polyphenols, 0.1–1%; antioxidant and soothing, stable in water, batch color variability

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Fructan

Prebiotic humectant, 0.5–2%; modulates microflora, very low comedogenicity

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract

Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, skin conditioner; plant extract, focus on extract concentration and allergen screening.

Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract

Plant extract for basic skin conditioning; low usage, ensure raw material consistency

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Fig fruit extract, humectant with polysaccharides and enzymes for skin moisturizing

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Tocopherol

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

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

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