kate-somerville Kate Somerville Liquid Exfolikate
kate-somerville Kate Somerville Liquid Exfolikate lists 29 ingredients on its label, 26 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Glycolic Acid
- Propanediol
- Phytic Acid
- Glycerin
- Papain
- Boswellia Serrata Extract
- Mel Extract/Honey Extract/Extrait De Miel
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Aspalathus Linearis Extract
- Bromelain
- Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
- Tetrapeptide-14
- Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Butylene Glycol
- Citric Acid
- Malic Acid
- Tartaric Acid
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Maltodextrin
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- BUFFERING
- Lactic AcidSodium HydroxideGlycolic Acid
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- CHELATING
- Phytic Acid
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Papain
Other ingredients
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem WaterBoswellia Serrata ExtractMel Extract/Honey Extract/Extrait De MielCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAspalathus Linearis ExtractBromelainMicrocitrus Australasica Fruit ExtractTetrapeptide-14Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolCitric AcidMalic AcidTartaric AcidCaprylhydroxamic AcidPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoateMaltodextrinCitronellolGeraniolLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phytic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Papain | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Boswellia Serrata Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mel Extract/Honey Extract/Extrait De Miel | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Aspalathus Linearis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Bromelain | KERATOLYTIC, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract | 抗氧化剂,清新剂 | — | Green |
| Tetrapeptide-14 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Malic Acid | BUFFERING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tartaric Acid | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
- Not decoded yet
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Phytic Acid
- Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Papain
- Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.
- Boswellia Serrata Extract
- Anti-inflammatory and soothing extract, 0.1–0.5%; contains boswellic acids, check compatibility with fragrances
- Mel Extract/Honey Extract/Extrait De Miel
- Not decoded yet
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Aspalathus Linearis Extract
- Rooibos tea extract with high antioxidant capacity; soothing, no known irritation
- Bromelain
- Bromelain protease at 0.1–1% for gentle exfoliation; protein hydrolase, avoid long-term co-use with strong acids
- Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
- Citrus fruit extract for antioxidant and fresh feel; potential allergen
- Tetrapeptide-14
- Not decoded yet
- Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
- Probiotic ingredient containing pumpkin and Lactobacillus; typically under 10%, used for texture and barrier support.
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Malic Acid
- AHA for pH buffering; mild at low conc, risk at high, control pH & total acidity
- Tartaric Acid
- Small-molecule organic acid used as buffer and antioxidant; highly irritating at high levels, caution for sensitive skin
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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