pureforet Centella Multi 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. Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
2. Propanediol
3. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
4. Sodium Hyaluronate
5. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
6. Beeswax
7. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Glycerin
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. rh-Oligopeptide-1
12. Centella Asiatica Extract
13. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
14. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
15. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
16. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
17. Salix Alba Bark Extract
18. Tocopherol
19. Panthenol
20. Allantoin
21. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
22. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
23. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
24. Polyisobutene
25. Sorbitan Oleate
26. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
27. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
28. Cetearyl Alcohol
29. Stearic Acid
30. Arginine
31. Carbomer
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
34. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilGlyceryl Stearate

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate

BINDING

Beeswax

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Other ingredients

Glycerin1,2-Hexanediolrh-Oligopeptide-1Centella Asiatica ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractHouttuynia Cordata ExtractPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractTocopherolPanthenolAllantoinSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilButyrospermum Parkii ButterSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPolyisobuteneSorbitan OleateCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideSorbitan SesquioleateCetearyl AlcoholStearic AcidArginineCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilLavandula Angustifolia Oil

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Ingredients explained

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water

Leaf water with skin conditioning properties; generally gentle.

Propanediol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Glycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

rh-Oligopeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Tocopherol

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Sorbitan Oleate

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

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

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