purobio Sublime BB Cream

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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
3. C13-15 Alkane
4. C15-19 Alkane
5. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
6. Glycerin
7. Squalane
8. Silica
9. Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
10. Distarch Phosphate
11. Dicaprylyl Ether
12. Jojoba Esters
13. Glyceryl Behenate
14. Trihydroxystearin
15. Sodium Chloride
16. Magnesium Sulfate
17. Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
18. Cetyl Alcohol
19. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
20. Xanthan Gum
21. Propanediol
22. Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
23. Polyglycerin-3
24. Lecithin
25. Lactic Acid
26. Citric Acid
27. Tartaric Acid
28. Dipotassium Phosphate
29. Gluconic Acid
30. Tocopherol
31. Ascorbyl Palmitate
32. Alcohol
33. Sodium Hydroxide
34. Sodium Gluconate
35. Benzyl Alcohol
36. Sodium Dehydroacetate
37. Ci 77891
38. Ci 77492
39. Ci 77491
40. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view BB cream with O/W emulsion, aloe juice, jojoba esters, and silica for oil control. Contains iron oxides for tinting and plant-based mild emulsifiers. Suitable for normal to combination skin for daily wear. Formulator note: Silica may absorb sebum, potentially causing tightness for dry skin types; pairing with a hydrating primer is recommended to balance moisture.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

SOLVENT · 限制 II

C13-15 AlkaneC15-19 Alkane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

ABRASIVE

Silica

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-6 OleateDistarch PhosphateDicaprylyl EtherJojoba EstersGlyceryl BehenateTrihydroxystearinSodium ChlorideMagnesium SulfateHelianthus Annuus Seed WaxCetyl AlcoholPotassium Cetyl PhosphateXanthan GumPropanediolAcacia Decurrens Flower WaxPolyglycerin-3LecithinLactic AcidCitric AcidTartaric AcidDipotassium PhosphateGluconic AcidTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateAlcoholSodium HydroxideSodium GluconateBenzyl AlcoholSodium DehydroacetateCi 77891Ci 77492Ci 77491Ci 77499

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

C13-15 Alkane

Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens

C15-19 Alkane

Isoparaffinic oil; light texture, petroleum-derived, requires full hydrotreatment per regulations.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.

Glycerin

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate

Vegetable-derived gentle emulsifier for sensitive skin; no public comedogenic data.

Distarch Phosphate

Crosslinked starch phosphate; absorbent/anticaking, may feel dry at high levels

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Trihydroxystearin

Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Xanthan Gum

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

Propanediol

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

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Plant wax for emollience and film formation; blend with other waxes for melting point.

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Citric Acid

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

Tartaric Acid

Small-molecule organic acid used as buffer and antioxidant; highly irritating at high levels, caution for sensitive skin

Dipotassium Phosphate

Buffer, pH control, non-irritating, non-comedogenic.

Gluconic Acid

Chelating agent for metal stability; mild AHA properties; monitor pH impact.

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

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