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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. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Alcohol Denat
5. Isononyl Isononanoate
6. Butylene Glycol
7. 1,2-Hexanediol
8. Niacinamide
9. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
10. Sodium Carbomer
11. Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
12. Agar
13. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
14. Adenosine
15. Fragrance
16. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
17. Sodium Hydroxide
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
20. Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
21. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
22. Saussurea Lappa Root Extract
23. Velvet Extract
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Ethyl Hexanediol
26. Centella Asiatica Extract
27. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
28. Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
29. Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
30. Cynanchum Atratum Extract
31. Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
32. Oryza Sativa Extract
33. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
34. Ci 42090
35. Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
36. Laminaria Japonica Extract
37. Benzophenone-5
38. Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
39. Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
40. Disodium EDTA
41. Polyglutamic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium CarbomerCyamopsis Tetragonoloba GumAgarAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAdenosineFragranceHouttuynia Cordata ExtractSodium HydroxideXanthan GumAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateSaussurea Lappa Root ExtractVelvet ExtractEthylhexylglycerinEthyl HexanediolCentella Asiatica ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractBambusa Vulgaris ExtractCordyceps Sinensis ExtractCynanchum Atratum ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractOryza Sativa ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractCi 42090Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractBenzophenone-5Corchorus Olitorius Leaf ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Root ExtractDisodium EDTAPolyglutamic Acid

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Sodium Carbomer

Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.

Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum

Guar gum, natural thickener/stabiliser at 0.5–2%; biodegradable, dry film may feel astringent

Agar

Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Xanthan Gum

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

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.

Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract

Cornelian cherry fruit extract, flavonoid-rich; low-level emollient; verify allergenicity

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Saussurea Lappa Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Velvet Extract

Velvet extract, traditional tonic; used in trace amounts, limited safety/comedogenic data

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Ethyl Hexanediol

Polyol solvent with humectant and mild preservative boost; low viscosity, compatible with many ingredients, gentle.

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Bambusa Vulgaris Extract

Bamboo extract for soothing and conditioning; polyphenol-rich, limit concentration to minimize irritation.

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Cordyceps sinensis extract, medicinal herb; antioxidant, humectant, skin protector, control concentration.

Cynanchum Atratum Extract

Cynanchum extract for conditioning; anti-inflammatory, check batch consistency

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract

Dioscorea root extract used for moisturizing and repairing, boosts hydration.

Oryza Sativa Extract

Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract

Okra fruit extract; humectant and conditioner, rich in polysaccharides, gentle feel

Laminaria Japonica Extract

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

Benzophenone-5

Not decoded yet

Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract

Botanical leaf conditioning extract; QC needed for batch variability

Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract

Lotus root extract with polysaccharides; used for soothing and conditioning; generally safe at low concentrations.

Disodium EDTA

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

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

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