Good Molecules bha gel cream
Good Molecules good molecules bha gel cream lists 25 ingredients on its label, 25 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
- Propanediol
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Glycerin
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Salicylic Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Tromethamine
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Triethyl Citrate
- Benzoic Acid
- Allantoin
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Bisabolol
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains fragrance
Formulation view Lightweight gel-cream with salicylic acid for deep cleansing and oil control. Includes soothing agents like centella and bisabolol to reduce irritation. Best for oily or combination skin with enlarged pores. Factory note: Complex preservative system requires precise pH adjustment to maintain BHA efficacy, suitable for users with moderate skin tolerance.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Diheptyl Succinate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
Other ingredients
TromethamineEthylhexylglycerinTriethyl CitrateBenzoic AcidAllantoinCamellia Sinensis Seed OilBisabololPunica Granatum Seed OilVitis Vinifera Seed OilCentella Asiatica ExtractDiglucosyl Gallic AcidT-Butyl Alcohol1,2-HexanediolCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diheptyl Succinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethyl Citrate | FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, DEODORANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Punica Granatum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diglucosyl Gallic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| T-Butyl Alcohol | DENATURANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Triethyl Citrate
- Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Vegetable oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids; emollient with light feel, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants and store protected.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
- Diglucosyl gallic acid from tea, hair antioxidant; water-soluble, gentle on scalp
- T-Butyl Alcohol
- Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usage
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
- Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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