Sensai Cellular Performance Emulsion III

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. Hydrogenated Polydecene
3. Glycerin
4. Dipropylene glycol
5. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
6. Hydrogenated polyisobutene
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate
9. Sorbitan isostearate
10. Niacinamide
11. Stearic Acid
12. Cholesterol
13. Dimethicone
14. Bentonite
15. Glyceryl Stearate SE
16. Sodium stearoyl glutamate
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Ammonium glycyrrhizate
19. Fragrance
20. Behenyl Alcohol
21. Cholesteryl stearate
22. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
23. Methylserine
24. Acetyl glucosamine
25. Butylene Glycol
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Alcohol
28. Dimethoxy DI-p-Cresol
29. Hydrolyzed silk
30. Nasturtium Officinale Extract
31. Zostera Marina Extract
32. Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
33. Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract
34. BHT
35. Phenoxyethanol
36. Chlorphenesin
37. Alpha-isomethyl ionone
38. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
39. Citronellol
40. Geraniol
41. Hexyl Cinnamal
42. Limonene
43. Linalool

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolydeceneHydrogenated polyisobuteneGlyceryl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene glycolOlea Europaea Fruit Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING

Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate

Other ingredients

Sorbitan isostearateNiacinamideStearic AcidCholesterolDimethiconeBentoniteGlyceryl Stearate SESodium stearoyl glutamateXanthan GumAmmonium glycyrrhizateFragranceBehenyl AlcoholCholesteryl stearateEthylhexyl methoxycinnamateMethylserineAcetyl glucosamineButylene GlycolDisodium EDTAAlcoholDimethoxy DI-p-CresolHydrolyzed silkNasturtium Officinale ExtractZostera Marina ExtractPyracantha Fortuneana Fruit ExtractDioscorea Panthaica Root ExtractBHTPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinAlpha-isomethyl iononeButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Hydrogenated polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Hydrogenated castor oil isostearate

Hydrogenated castor oil derivative; waxy emollient and viscosity controller

Sorbitan isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Niacinamide

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Dimethicone

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

Bentonite

Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Sodium stearoyl glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Xanthan Gum

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

Ammonium glycyrrhizate

Soothing anti-inflammatory and emulsifier; derived from licorice, minor allergen risk

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Cholesteryl stearate

Not decoded yet

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Methylserine

Methylated amino acid; used as skin conditioner or chelator precursor; verify specific chemical form and safety data.

Acetyl glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Butylene Glycol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Alcohol

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

Dimethoxy DI-p-Cresol

Antioxidant additive (often associated with BHT or similar phenolics); used in trace amounts for stability.

Hydrolyzed silk

Hydrolyzed silk; amino acid-rich humectant for skin and hair; potential protein allergens for sensitive skin

Nasturtium Officinale Extract

Watercress extract, antioxidant and conditioning; 1–2% typical, fragrance allergens

Zostera Marina Extract

Seaweed extract for skin conditioning; botanical, patch test advised for sensitive skin

Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract

Barberry fruit extract with polyphenols for conditioning; botanical, no major interaction at standard levels

Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract

Not decoded yet

BHT

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

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

Alpha-isomethyl ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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