Koh gen do aqua foundation ingredients list

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. Cyclopentasiloxane
2. Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
3. Titanium Dioxide
4. HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
5. Zinc Oxide
6. Isononyl Isononanoate
7. PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
8. Pentylene Glycol
9. PEG-10 Dimethicone
10. Glycerin
11. Diglycerin
12. Mica
13. Sorbitan sesquiisostearate
14. Squalane
15. Sorbitan sesquioleate
16. Sea Salt
17. Aluminum hydroxide
18. Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer
19. Sodium chloride
20. Butylene Glycol
21. Dimethicone
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Stearic Acid
24. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
25. Aluminum dimyristate
26. Nylon-12
27. Talc
28. Tocopherol
29. Zirconium dioxide
30. Lauroyl lysine
31. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
32. Isostearyl Sebacate
33. Zinc Myristate
34. Alumina
35. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
36. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
37. Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
38. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
39. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
40. Glucosyl Hesperidin
41. Sodium Hydroxide
42. Betula Alba Bark Extract
43. Alpha-glucan
44. Kjellmaniella Crassifolia Extract
45. Algae Extract
46. Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
47. Glucosyl Ceramide
48. Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein
49. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
50. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTICAKING

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

Other ingredients

PEG-10 DimethiconeGlycerinDiglycerinMicaSorbitan sesquiisostearateSqualaneSorbitan sesquioleateSea SaltAluminum hydroxideAcrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate CopolymerSodium chlorideButylene GlycolDimethiconePhenoxyethanolStearic AcidSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilAluminum dimyristateNylon-12TalcTocopherolZirconium dioxideLauroyl lysinePolymethylsilsesquioxaneIsostearyl SebacateZinc MyristateAluminaButyrospermum Parkii ButterCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDisodium Stearoyl GlutamateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateGlucosyl HesperidinSodium HydroxideBetula Alba Bark ExtractAlpha-glucanKjellmaniella Crassifolia ExtractAlgae ExtractAlpinia Speciosa Leaf ExtractGlucosyl CeramideHydrolyzed conchiolin proteinAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Iron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl trimethicone for anti-foaming and slip; silicone-based, silky feel

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Isononyl Isononanoate

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

PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

PEG-modified silicone with emulsifying and conditioning properties; ensure low dioxane levels in finished goods.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Glycerin

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

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Sorbitan sesquiisostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; very low irritation when pure, but patch testing is recommended for sensitive consumers.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sorbitan sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Sea Salt

Sea salt for exfoliation/minerals; particle size matters, high ionic strength when dissolved, check compatibility.

Aluminum hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer; film former for matte finish and longevity in makeup.

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone

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

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Aluminum dimyristate

Metallic soap powder for powders; smoothing and opacity; avoid inhalation

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Tocopherol

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

Zirconium dioxide

Not decoded yet

Lauroyl lysine

Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Isostearyl Sebacate

Isostearol sebacate; light emollient, non-greasy, generally non-comedogenic.

Zinc Myristate

Metallic soap for anti-caking, opacification, viscosity control; common in powders for dry feel.

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Amino acid-based mild cleanser with fine foam; water-soluble.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Glucosyl Hesperidin

Flavonoid glycoside, antioxidant, improves circulation, non-irritating.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Betula Alba Bark Extract

Provides botanical fragrance and flavor with antioxidant potential; concentrated extracts may cause aromatic allergens.

Alpha-glucan

Hydrating sugar polymer that enhances stratum corneum hydration and improves skin radiance

Kjellmaniella Crassifolia Extract

Not decoded yet

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract

Botanical leaf extract for skin conditioning; monitor potential allergenicity from volatile oils and batch variability.

Glucosyl Ceramide

Glycosylated ceramide enhancing barrier repair and moisture; more stable than free ceramide

Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein

Hydrolyzed pearl protein for hydration/repair; animal-derived; low MW aids penetration, low sensitization

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

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

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.