emina Ms. Pimple Acne Solution Moisturizing Gel

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. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Propylene Glycol
4. 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
5. Acrylates Copolymer
6. Dimethicone
7. Polyacrylamide
8. Cyclopentasiloxane
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Benzyl Alcohol
11. Panthenol
12. Triethanolamine
13. C13-14 Isoparaffin
14. Polysorbate 60
15. Ethylhexylglycerin
16. Fragrance
17. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
18. Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
19. Laureth-7
20. Beta-Glucan
21. Carbomer
22. Titanium Dioxide
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
25. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
26. Phenoxyethanol
27. Dimethiconol
28. Sodium Metabisulfite
29. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
30. Potassium Sorbate
31. Sodium Benzoate
32. Tocopherol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragrance

Formulation view Sunscreen gel with octinoxate and 4-methylbenzylidene camphor filters, polyacrylamide and dimethicone for film-forming slip, plus panthenol and aloe. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and potassium sorbate. Ideal for oily skin needing oil control. Formulator’s note: UV filters are prone to photodegradation, requiring stabilizers; acrylamide monomer residue risks demand strict QC, and high pH must be monitored for sensitization.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Acrylates CopolymerPolyacrylamide

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolBenzyl AlcoholPanthenolTriethanolamineC13-14 IsoparaffinPolysorbate 60EthylhexylglycerinFragranceAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractEpilobium Angustifolium ExtractLaureth-7Beta-GlucanCarbomerTitanium DioxideTocopheryl AcetateDimethicone CrosspolymerDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanolDimethiconolSodium MetabisulfiteHamamelis Virginiana ExtractPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateTocopherol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

UVB filter, requires combination with UVA filters; provides photostability, usage limit by regulation.

Acrylates Copolymer

Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully

Dimethicone

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

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Butylene Glycol

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Epilobium Angustifolium Extract

Epilobium angustifolium extract; water-soluble, prone to degradation, add preservatives

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Beta-Glucan

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Titanium Dioxide

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Tocopherol

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

Related products in this category

• origins Origins Precipitation Extra Moisturizing Cream
• conscious-chemist Conscious Chemist Indulge Facial Cream
• esfolio Esfolio Coconut Water Cream
• apivita Apivita Tonic Mountain Tea Moisturizing Body Milk
• apivita Apivita After Sun Cool & Sooth Face & Body Gel-Cream
• moogoo MooGoo Spf 40 Tinted Face Cream (Discontinued)