cle Melting Cleanser

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. Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
3. Acrylates Copolymer
4. Peg-8
5. Glycerin
6. Dipropylene Glycol
7. Peg/Ppg-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone
8. Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer
9. Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate
10. Caprylyl Glycol
11. Sodium Hydroxide
12. Usnea Barbata Extract
13. Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
14. Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
15. Glycereth-26
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
18. Glycine
19. 1,2-Hexanediol
20. Propanediol
21. Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
22. Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
23. Saussurea Involucrata Extract
24. Cocos Nucifera Oil
25. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
26. Natto Gum
27. Niacinamide
28. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
29. Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
30. Glutamic Acid
31. Lysine
32. Leucine
33. Methionine
34. Valine
35. Serine
36. Cysteine
37. Aspartic Acid
38. Alanine
39. Arginine
40. Isoleucine
41. Tyrosine
42. Threonine
43. Phenylalanine
44. Proline
45. Histidine
46. Malva Sylvestris Extract
47. Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
48. Primula Veris Extract
49. Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
50. Veronica Officinalis Extract
51. Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
52. Achillea Millefolium Extract
53. Alcohol
54. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol

Formulation view Gel cleanser with PEG-7 cocoate and acrylates copolymer, enriched with amino acids and extracts (Usnea, Zanthoxylum). Factory view: Zanthoxylum contains alkaloids with high irritation potential; peptides and HA aim for post-wash moisture. Suited for combination skin seeking a balance of cleansing and hydration.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Peg-7 Glyceryl CocoateGlycereth-25 Pca Isostearate

ANTISTATIC

Acrylates Copolymer

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer

DEODORANT

Caprylyl Glycol

Other ingredients

Peg-8Peg/Ppg-20/22 Butyl Ether DimethiconeSodium HydroxideUsnea Barbata ExtractZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractGlycereth-26Sodium HyaluronateBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem ExtractGlycine1,2-HexanediolPropanediolAdansonia Digitata Seed ExtractSalvia Hispanica Seed ExtractSaussurea Involucrata ExtractCocos Nucifera OilVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit ExtractNatto GumNiacinamideHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidIllicium Verum Fruit ExtractGlutamic AcidLysineLeucineMethionineValineSerineCysteineAspartic AcidAlanineArginineIsoleucineTyrosineThreoninePhenylalanineProlineHistidineMalva Sylvestris ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractPrimula Veris ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris ExtractVeronica Officinalis ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractAlcoholFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Acrylates Copolymer

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

Peg-8

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Peg/Ppg-20/22 Butyl Ether Dimethicone

Not decoded yet

Peg/Ppg-17/6 Copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate

Emulsifier and conditioning agent; 1–3% typical, low irritancy and comedogenicity

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Usnea Barbata Extract

Lichen extract; natural deodorant, contains usnic acid, for oral/body care, avoid dust inhalation.

Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract

Zanthoxylum fruit extract for skin conditioning; contains capsaicinoids, watch for irritation.

Pulsatilla Koreana Extract

Herb-based aqueous extract for soothing and conditioning; low usage levels, no significant sensitization

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

Water-soluble botanical extract acting as humectant for oral or facial care; evaluate for potential natural allergens in the extract.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Propanediol

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

Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract

Baobab seed extract with polysaccharides/proteins; skin conditioner, enhances moisture barrier.

Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract

Plant extract with mucilage and saponins; acts as skin emollient and conditioning agent.

Saussurea Involucrata Extract

Botanical humectant for skin hydration; used at low levels, monitor batch stability and impurities.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Natto Gum

Natto gum, film-forming; 0.1–0.5% typical, low irritation, low sensitization

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Star anise extract with anethole; fragrant and conditioning, allergen present, high levels risk sensitivity.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Lysine

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

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Methionine

Sulfur-containing amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; often used in combinations with other amino acids.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Cysteine

Cysteine reducing agent at 1–5% for waving; acidic amino acid, sulfur odor possible, pH buffering needed

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Malva Sylvestris Extract

Malva sylvestris extract, soothing astringent; polysaccharide-rich, low irritancy, check solvent residues.

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.

Primula Veris Extract

Primrose extract, anti-irritation; 0.1–0.5% typical, data limited, sensitization caution

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract

Lady's mantle extract; botanical astringent, used in skin care and soothing formulas, low concentration.

Veronica Officinalis Extract

Veronica officinalis extract, soothing and anti-inflammatory; botanical extract, potential allergy in some individuals

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens

Alcohol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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