tuel Balance Refining Moisture Cream
tuel Tuel Balance Refining Moisture Cream lists 19 ingredients on its label, 18 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
- Propylene Glycol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Octyldodecanol
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Panthenol
- Sorbitol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Phospholipids
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Cupressus Sempervirens Fruit Extract
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Carbomer
- Triethanolamine
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sorbic Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view O/W emulsion using polyols for hydration, paired with panthenol and phospholipids for barrier support. Includes safflower oil and botanicals; lavender oil requires allergy vigilance. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and sorbic acid. Lightweight formula for dry or compromised skin, focusing on oxidant control.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene GlycolSorbitol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl StearateOctyldodecanol
- FRAGRANCE
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Other ingredients
Diheptyl SuccinateCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerPhospholipidsLavandula Angustifolia OilCupressus Sempervirens Fruit ExtractCitrus Medica Limonum Peel ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCarbomerTriethanolaminePhenoxyethanolSorbic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diheptyl Succinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Phospholipids | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Cupressus Sempervirens Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
- Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase
- Phospholipids
- Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Cupressus Sempervirens Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Extract
- Citrus medica peel extract containing oils and polyphenols; oils pose photosensitivity risk
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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