marc-jacobs Marc Jacobs Youthquake

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. Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
2. Water
3. Glycerin
4. Propanediol
5. Dipropylene Glycol
6. Dimethicone
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. Hydrogenated Polydecene
9. C14-22 Alcohols
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Butylene Glycol
14. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
15. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
16. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. PEG-100 Stearate
19. Isohexadecane
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
22. Dimethiconol
23. Opuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Tocopheryl Acetate
26. Potassium Hydroxide
27. Polysorbate 80
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Hydrogenated Lecithin
30. Mica
31. Parfum/Fragrance
32. Sorbitan Oleate
33. Sodium Hyaluronate
34. Glucose
35. Selenicereus Megalanthus Fruit Extract
36. Bromelain
37. Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract
38. Tin Oxide
39. Titanium Dioxide
40. Yellow 5

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Other ingredients

C14-22 Alcohols1,2-HexanediolHydrogenated PolyisobuteneGlyceryl StearateButylene GlycolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerC12-20 Alkyl GlucosidePhenoxyethanolPEG-100 StearateIsohexadecaneAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerDimethiconolOpuntia Coccinellifera Flower ExtractXanthan GumTocopheryl AcetatePotassium HydroxidePolysorbate 80EthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated LecithinMicaParfum/FragranceSorbitan OleateSodium HyaluronateGlucoseSelenicereus Megalanthus Fruit ExtractBromelainAverrhoa Carambola Fruit ExtractTin OxideTitanium DioxideYellow 5

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Ingredients explained

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract

Pineapple extract with protease and Vit C; mild AHA exfoliant; may irritate at high levels, use caution.

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Dimethicone

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

Phenoxyethanol

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Opuntia Coccinellifera Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Selenicereus Megalanthus Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Bromelain

Bromelain protease at 0.1–1% for gentle exfoliation; protein hydrolase, avoid long-term co-use with strong acids

Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract

Star fruit extract with vitamin C and polyphenols; antioxidant and brightening, requires pH stability and light protection

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

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