round-lab ROUND LAB Mugwort Calming Cream (2021)

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. Glycerin
3. Propanediol
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Cyclohexasiloxane
7. Caprylyl Methicone
8. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
9. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
10. Madecassoside
11. Asiaticoside
12. Panthenol
13. Allantoin
14. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
15. Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
16. Xylitol
17. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
18. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
19. Chlorella Minutissima Extract
20. Salvia Officinalis Oil
21. Diglycerin
22. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
23. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
24. Vinyl Dimethicone
25. Silica
26. Glucose
27. Hydroxyacetophenone
28. Dimethiconol
29. Fructooligosaccharides
30. Fructose
31. Tromethamine
32. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
33. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
34. Lactobionic Acid
35. 1,2-Hexanediol
36. Ethylhexylglycerin
37. Sodium Citrate
38. Sodium Phytate
39. Dextrin
40. Tocopherol
41. Carbomer
42. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

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

Formulation view Water-based formula with volatile silicones for lightness, featuring Centella asiatica, madecassoside, and panthenol for soothing. Preserved with 1,2-hexanediol and ethylhexylglycerin. Suitable for sensitive or damaged skin barriers. Factory observation: Volatile silicones require careful rheology tuning to prevent phase separation, while dipotassium glycyrrhizate effectively boosts anti-irritant performance.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene GlycolCaprylyl MethiconeArtemisia Vulgaris Extract

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclohexasiloxane

Other ingredients

Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractMadecassosideAsiaticosidePanthenolAllantoinDipotassium GlycyrrhizateArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractXylitolTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChlorella Minutissima ExtractSalvia Officinalis OilDiglycerinPentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerVinyl DimethiconeSilicaGlucoseHydroxyacetophenoneDimethiconolFructooligosaccharidesFructoseTromethamineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerLactobionic Acid1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinSodium CitrateSodium PhytateDextrinTocopherolCarbomerXanthan Gum

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Herbal extract rich in volatile essential oils for skin conditioning; check sensitization potential at high levels

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Centella asiatica extract for repair and soothing; contains asiaticoside, good for barrier

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Asiaticoside

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

Panthenol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Artemisia Princeps leaf extract containing volatile components; potential irritant risk, limit usage and patch test for sensitive skin.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Chlorella Minutissima Extract

Not decoded yet

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Vinyl Dimethicone

Silicone viscosity modifier at 0.5–5%; provides smooth feel, non-comedogenic

Silica

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

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Dimethiconol

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

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Lactobionic Acid

Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Tocopherol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

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