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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/Aqua/Eau
2. Propanediol
3. Dimethicone
4. Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer
5. Isononyl Isononanoate
6. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
7. Phenoxyethanol
8. Propylene Glycol
9. Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
10. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
11. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
12. Squalane
13. Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice
14. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
15. Silica
16. Glycerin
17. Caffeine
18. Vp/Va Copolymer
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
21. Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'Abeille
22. Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
23. Amodimethicone
24. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
25. Isohexadecane
26. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
27. Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide
28. Hydroxypropylcellulose
29. Menthyl Lactate
30. Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Xylitylglucoside
33. Cyclotetrasiloxane
34. Isopropyl Palmitate
35. Anhydroxylitol
36. Behenyl Alcohol
37. Disodium Edta
38. Butylene Glycol
39. Chlorphenesin
40. Xylitol
41. Vanillyl Butyl Ether
42. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
43. Glucose
44. Polyglutamic Acid
45. Lactobacillus Ferment
46. Sodium Benzoate
47. Potassium Sorbate
48. Polysorbate 20
49. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
50. Sodium Hyaluronate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTICAKING

Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

EMULSION STABILISING

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Sodium Polystyrene SulfonateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSqualaneSorghum Bicolor Stalk JuiceButyrospermum Parkii ButterSilicaGlycerinCaffeineVp/Va CopolymerEthylhexylglycerin3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidBeeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'AbeilleHydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium ChlorideAmodimethiconeHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseIsohexadecaneSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerEthyl Menthane CarboxamideHydroxypropylcelluloseMenthyl LactateMethyl Diisopropyl PropionamideCaprylyl GlycolXylitylglucosideCyclotetrasiloxaneIsopropyl PalmitateAnhydroxylitolBehenyl AlcoholDisodium EdtaButylene GlycolChlorphenesinXylitolVanillyl Butyl EtherHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinGlucosePolyglutamic AcidLactobacillus FermentSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePolysorbate 20Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Sodium Hyaluronate

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Propanediol

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

Dimethicone

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

Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer

Water-soluble powder; anti-caking for antiperspirants/sunscreen, highly hygroscopic

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, water-soluble polymer for thickening and emulsion stability; ion-tolerant

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice

Not decoded yet

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Silica

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

Glycerin

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

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Vp/Va Copolymer

VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.

Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D'Abeille

Emollient wax providing film formation and stabilization; potential allergen for bee-product sensitive users.

Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride

Diamonium surfactant; superior conditioning for damaged hair, milder than mono

Amodimethicone

Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide

Cooling agent; immediate tingle, recommend 0.1-0.3% usage

Hydroxypropylcellulose

Hydroxypropylcellulose, water-soluble polymer for gels and powder dispersion; low irritancy, good biocompatibility; may feel tacky at high levels.

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide

Fragrance ingredient providing herbal or fruity notes; used in low doses; potential allergen, compliance labeling required.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Cyclotetrasiloxane

Volatile silicone providing slip; D4 is restricted in EU rinse-off products and requires labeling for leave-on use.

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Disodium Edta

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Xylitol

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

Vanillyl Butyl Ether

Fragrance with warming and soothing claims; not in EU 26 allergens.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Glucose

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

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

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