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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. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
3. Propanediol
4. Squalane
5. C12-16 alcohols
6. Isopentyldiol
7. Glycerin
8. Maltodextrin
9. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
10. Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
11. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
12. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
13. Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
15. Ceramide NP
16. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
17. Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
18. Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
19. Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract
20. Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit Extract
21. Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
22. Vitex agnus-castus
23. Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
24. Orobanche Rapum Extract
25. Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
26. Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
27. Betaine
28. Gluconolactone
29. Tocopherol
30. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
31. Hydrogenated lecithin
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Polyglyceryl-10 stearate
34. Disodium phosphate
35. Sucrose stearate
36. Sodium phosphate
37. Glyceryl caprylate
38. Glycolic Acid
39. Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
40. Chloroacetic Acid
41. Butylene Glycol
42. Caprylyl Glycol
43. Pentylene Glycol
44. Calcium gluconate
45. Dimethicone
46. Palmitic Acid
47. Polyvinyl Alcohol
48. Ethylhexylglycerin
49. Potassium Sorbate
50. Sodium Benzoate
51. Phenoxyethanol
52. Disodium EDTA
53. Phenylpropanol
54. Sodium Hydroxide
55. Citric Acid
56. Alumina
57. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains silicones

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SOLVENT

PropanediolIsopentyldiol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

ANTISTATIC

C12-16 alcohols

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABSORBENT

Maltodextrin

Other ingredients

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Heptapeptide-15 PalmitateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateCeramide NPTrifolium Pratense Flower ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractVitis Vinifera Leaf ExtractRheum Rhaponticum Root ExtractVaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit ExtractTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractVitex agnus-castusSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit ExtractOrobanche Rapum ExtractAminopropyl Ascorbyl PhosphateHydroxymethoxyphenyl DecanoneBetaineGluconolactoneTocopherolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrogenated lecithinXanthan GumPolyglyceryl-10 stearateDisodium phosphateSucrose stearateSodium phosphateGlyceryl caprylateGlycolic AcidLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid CopolymerChloroacetic AcidButylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolPentylene GlycolCalcium gluconateDimethiconePalmitic AcidPolyvinyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTAPhenylpropanolSodium HydroxideCitric AcidAluminaTitanium Dioxide

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Propanediol

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

C12-16 alcohols

Fatty alcohol mix for conditioning and stability; very low comedogenicity, enhances feel.

Isopentyldiol

Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel

Glycerin

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate

Not decoded yet

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Ceramide NP

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

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract

Grape fruit extract; rich in polyphenols; skin conditioner; check compatibility with strong oxidizers

Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Vaccinium Vitis-idaea Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract rich in polyphenols; antioxidant at <2%; stable profile with low irritation risk

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Tremella extract; strong humectant and antioxidant; water-soluble, suitable for anti-aging.

Vitex agnus-castus

Not decoded yet

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Tomato extract; antioxidant and conditioner. Contains carotenoids; moderate photostability. Watch for color variance.

Orobanche Rapum Extract

Not decoded yet

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

Stable Vitamin C derivative; water-soluble antioxidant and brightener, solubility pH-dependent

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Synthetic fragrance providing fresh sweet note; as an EU 26 listed allergen, evaluate mandatory labeling based on total fragrance load.

Betaine

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

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Tocopherol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Xanthan Gum

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

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate

Polyglyceryl-10 stearate emulsifier; multi-source, mild, co-emulsifier

Disodium phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Sucrose stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Sodium phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Glyceryl caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer

AHA copolymer; exfoliating, requires buffering agents.

Chloroacetic Acid

Chloroacetic acid; keratolytic; highly irritating, professional/pharmaceutical use only; prohibited in cosmetics

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Calcium gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Dimethicone

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

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Phenoxyethanol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Citric Acid

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

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention