philosophy Purity Made Simple Ultra-Light Moisturizer

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/Water/Eau
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
4. Glycerin
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Stearic Acid
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
16. Panthenol
17. Parfum/Fragrance
18. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
19. Linalool
20. BHT
21. Ascorbyl Glucoside
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Sodium Hydroxide
24. PEG-8
25. Tocopherol
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Lecithin
28. Alcohol Denat
29. Geraniol
30. Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
31. Pantolactone
32. Ascorbyl Palmitate
33. Citronellol
34. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
35. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
36. Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
37. Benzyl Benzoate
38. Limonene
39. Ascorbic Acid
40. Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
41. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract
42. Maltodextrin
43. Citric Acid
44. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
45. Xanthan Gum
46. Caprylyl Glycol
47. Sclerotium Gum
48. Sorbic Acid
49. FD&C Yellow No. 5
50. Fd&C Yellow No 6

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneGlyceryl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholLimnanthes Alba Seed OilPhenoxyethanolStearic AcidTocopheryl AcetateSalvia Hispanica Seed OilPanthenolParfum/FragranceAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerLinaloolBHTAscorbyl GlucosideDisodium EDTASodium HydroxidePEG-8TocopherolSodium HyaluronateLecithinAlcohol DenatGeraniolPolyglyceryl-3 DiisostearatePantolactoneAscorbyl PalmitateCitronellolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractPongamia Pinnata Seed ExtractBenzyl BenzoateLimoneneAscorbic AcidAngelica Archangelica Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel ExtractMaltodextrinCitric AcidMagnesium Aluminum SilicateXanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolSclerotium GumSorbic AcidFD&C Yellow No. 5Fd&C Yellow No 6

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil

Chia seed extract rich in omega-3/6; moisturizes and conditions skin, monitor oxidation stability.

Panthenol

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

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Lecithin

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

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

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract

Pongamia pinnata seed extract, plant-based skin conditioner; limited data, irritancy testing recommended.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract

Not decoded yet

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Citric Acid

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

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

FD&C Yellow No. 5

Synthetic yellow dye (tartrazine); heavily restricted or banned in cosmetics, check compliance

Fd&C Yellow No 6

Not decoded yet

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