is-clinical iS Clinical Firming Complex

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Hyaluronic Acid
3. Glycerin
4. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Saccharum Officinarum Extract\Extrait De Canne À Sucre
7. Ceteareth-20
8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
9. Dimethicone
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. Calcium Pantothenate
13. Salix Alba Bark Extract
14. Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
15. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
16. Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
17. Lysine
18. Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
19. Chondrus Crispus
20. Acer Saccharum Extract
21. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
22. Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
23. Asiaticoside
24. Asiatic Acid
25. Madecassic Acid
26. Salicylic Acid
27. PEG-150 Distearate
28. 1,2-Hexanediol
29. Caprylyl Glycol
30. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

ANTISTATIC

Hyaluronic Acid

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ASTRINGENT

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Saccharum Officinarum Extract\Extrait De Canne À SucreCeteareth-20Glyceryl StearateCalcium PantothenateSalix Alba Bark ExtractOrmenis Multicaulis OilGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilLysineCamellia Oleifera Leaf ExtractChondrus CrispusAcer Saccharum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit ExtractAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidMadecassic AcidSalicylic AcidPEG-150 Distearate1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Glycerin

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

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract

Bilberry extract with polyphenols for astringency and soothing.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Saccharum Officinarum Extract\Extrait De Canne À Sucre

Not decoded yet

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dimethicone

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Calcium Pantothenate

Pro-vitamin B5 for hair/skin conditioning; water-soluble, used in conditioners

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Ormenis Multicaulis Oil

Plant essential oil for fragrance and tonic effect; potential allergen, use at trace levels

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil

Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Camellia oleifera leaf extract containing tea polyphenols; acts as astringent and skin conditioner, monitor raw material consistency.

Chondrus Crispus

Crisp chondrus seaweed extract; often used as thickener or skin conditioner; labeled as fragrance or conditioner, check formulation context.

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract

Citrus Medica Limonum fruit extract for scent and phenolics; contains photosensitizing furanocoumarins, use cautiously in daytime products.

Asiaticoside

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

Asiatic Acid

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

Madecassic Acid

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

PEG-150 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

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