espa Invigorating Facewash
espa ESPA Invigorating Facewash lists 27 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.
- Water
- Coco-Glucoside
- Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
- Polysorbate 20
- Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
- Phenoxyethanol
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Xylitylglucoside
- Anhydroxylitol
- Citric Acid
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Xylitol
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Allantoin
- Limonene
- Butylene Glycol
- Linalool
- Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
- Citral
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Geraniol
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
- Glucose
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Coco-Glucoside
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
- HUMECTANT
- Xylitylglucoside
Other ingredients
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat ProteinAnhydroxylitolCitric AcidLavandula Hybrida OilXylitolCitrus Limon Peel OilAllantoinLimoneneButylene GlycolLinaloolCymbopogon Flexuosus OilCitralMentha Arvensis Leaf OilCymbopogon Nardus OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilGeraniolThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf OilGlucose
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Hybrida Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 限制 III/360 | 1 · – | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citrus Limon Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/353 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil | FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/354 | 3 · – | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Cymbopogon Nardus Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 3 · – | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citrus Aurantifolia Oil | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · 2 | Green |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Glucose | HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
- Gentle emulsifier and emollient; creates smooth texture, suitable for sensitive skin formulations.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.
- 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.
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Citrus Limon Peel Oil
- Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
- Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil, high concentration is irritating, contains allergens like citral, EU usage limits apply.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Botanical essential oil for fragrance; contains allergenic constituents, sensitive to reactive skin.
- Cymbopogon Nardus Oil
- Essential oil for fragrance; high allergen risk, must be labeled, risk of dermatitis
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Oil
- Thyme essential oil, potent antiseptic and tonic, high irritation and allergen risk.
- Glucose
- Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.
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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