chantecaille Hibiscus Smoothing Mask

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. Glycolic Acid
5. C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Sodium Hydroxide
8. Dimethicone
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
12. Glycerin
13. Caprylyl Glycol
14. Xanthan Gum
15. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
16. Saccharide Isomerate
17. Ci 77891
18. Polyacrylamide
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. C13-14 Isoparaffin
21. Disodium EDTA
22. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
23. Hexylene Glycol
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. Citric Acid
34. Papain
35. Sodium Citrate
36. Tocopherol
37. Ascorbyl Palmitate
38. Ascorbic Acid
39. [Limonene
40. Citronellol
41. Geraniol
42. Linalool]

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Rosa Damascena Flower WaterCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

BUFFERING

Glycolic AcidSodium Hydroxide

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearateCetyl AlcoholMagnesium Aluminum SilicateGlycerinCaprylyl GlycolXanthan GumPotassium Cetyl PhosphateSaccharide IsomerateCi 77891PolyacrylamidePhenoxyethanolC13-14 IsoparaffinDisodium EDTAHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractHexylene GlycolCitrus Nobilis Peel OilCitrus Grandis Fruit ExtractLaureth-7Rosa Damascena Flower OilPEG-8Acacia Decurrens Flower WaxJasminum Grandiflorum Flower WaxNarcissus Poeticus Flower WaxSodium HyaluronateCitric AcidPapainSodium CitrateTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateAscorbic Acid[LimoneneCitronellolGeraniolLinalool]

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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 occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Glycolic Acid

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

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Dimethicone

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

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

Glycerin

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

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

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

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

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.

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.

[Limonene

Not decoded yet

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]

Linalool, primary fragrance note, strong allergen; requires labeling under EU 26 allergens, regulated concentration

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