Chantecaille chantecaille bamboo and hibiscus exfoliating cream

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. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
2. Aqua/Water/Eau
3. Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride
4. C12-20 Acid Peg-8 Ester
5. Polylactic Acid
6. Propanediol
7. Dimethicone
8. Glycolic Acid
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
12. Sodium Hydroxide
13. Glycerin
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Xanthan Gum
16. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
17. Saccharide Isomerate
18. Ci 77891
19. Polyacrylamide
20. Ethylhexylglycerin
21. C13-14 Isoparaffin
22. Disodium Edta
23. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
24. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
25. Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
26. Laureth-7
27. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
28. Peg-8
29. Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
30. Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax
31. Narcissus Poeticus Flower Wax
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Lecithin
34. Citric Acid
35. Papain
36. Sodium Citrate
37. Tocopherol
38. Ascorbyl Palmitate
39. Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
40. Ascorbic Acid
41. Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate
42. Limonene
43. Citronellol
44. Geraniol
45. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Formulation view Based on rose flower water and dimethicone for a light texture. Combines glycolic and salicylic acids with bamboo extract and peptides for exfoliation and firming. Suitable for mixed skin as a periodic treatment. Factory note: pH stability is critical when combining acids with floral bases to preserve activity.

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

润肤剂

Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

C12-20 Acid Peg-8 Ester

ABRASIVE

Polylactic Acid

SOLVENT

Propanediol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

BUFFERING

Glycolic Acid

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearateCetyl AlcoholMagnesium Aluminum SilicateSodium HydroxideGlycerinPhenoxyethanolXanthan GumPotassium Cetyl PhosphateSaccharide IsomerateCi 77891PolyacrylamideEthylhexylglycerinC13-14 IsoparaffinDisodium EdtaHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractCitrus Nobilis Peel OilCitrus Grandis Fruit ExtractLaureth-7Rosa Damascena Flower OilPeg-8Acacia Decurrens Flower WaxJasminum Grandiflorum Flower WaxNarcissus Poeticus Flower WaxSodium HyaluronateLecithinCitric AcidPapainSodium CitrateTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateBambusa Arundinacea Stem ExtractAscorbic AcidHexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine AcetateLimoneneCitronellolGeraniolLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Caprylic/ Capric Triglyceride

Light ester emollient; clear sensory feel, non-comedogenic, suitable for oily skin.

C12-20 Acid Peg-8 Ester

Non-ionic emulsifier/solubilizer, C12-20 PEG-8 esters; mild but PEG stability needs watch.

Polylactic Acid

Physical exfoliating abrasive; particle size must suit efficacy without scratching

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Dimethicone

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

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Glycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Disodium Edta

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

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract

Pomelo extract with astringent and skin-conditioning properties; contains phototoxic citrus components, assess risk for daytime use.

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Peg-8

Not decoded yet

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Plant wax for emollience and film formation; blend with other waxes for melting point.

Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax

Jasmine wax fraction for fragrance; natural allergen source requires risk assessment.

Narcissus Poeticus Flower Wax

Waxy fraction with floral notes; minor usage as fragrance component; check for allergens

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.

Citric Acid

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

Papain

Protease for mild exfoliation; concentration must be controlled to avoid irritation.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract

Bamboo stem extract; low-concentration skin conditioner, no significant irritancy data.

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.

Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate

Synthetic peptide for skin conditioning; small molecule, good penetration, low irritancy.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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

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