fourth-ray Fourth Ray Tumeric Face Milk

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. Water
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
4. Diisopropyl Sebacate
5. Glycerin
6. Propanediol
7. Curcuma Longa Root Oil
8. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
9. Prunus Amygdalus Extract
10. Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
11. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract
14. Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract
15. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
16. Citrus Junos Peel Extract
17. Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
18. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
19. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
20. Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
21. Hedychium Spicatum Extract
22. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
23. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/ Leaf/ Stem Extract
24. Phospholipids
25. Tourmaline Extract
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Silica
28. Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
29. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
30. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
31. Tin Oxide
32. Sodium Hydroxide
33. Potassium Sorbate
34. Caprylyl Glycol
35. Hexylene Glycol
36. Phenoxyethanol
37. Mica
38. Red 40
39. Titanium Dioxide
40. Yellow 5

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCurcuma Longa Root Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Argania Spinosa Kernel OilDiisopropyl Sebacate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract

Other ingredients

Curcuma Longa Root OilPrunus Amygdalus ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSodium HyaluronateCitrus Tangerina Peel ExtractCitrus Clementina Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractCitrus Junos Peel ExtractCitrus Grandis Peel ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit ExtractHedychium Spicatum ExtractZingiber Officinale Root ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower/ Leaf/ Stem ExtractPhospholipidsTourmaline ExtractXanthan GumSilicaPolyglyceryl-10 DioleatePolyglyceryl-10 OleateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTin OxideSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbateCaprylyl GlycolHexylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolMicaRed 40Titanium DioxideYellow 5

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel

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

Curcuma Longa Root Oil

Not decoded yet

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Prunus Amygdalus Extract

Not decoded yet

Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract

Fruit extract for skin conditioning; low irritation, suitable as auxiliary active; no public comedogenic data.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract

Tangerine peel extract; astringent; furanocoumarins pose photosensitivity risk

Citrus Clementina Fruit Extract

Citrus clementina fruit extract for skin conditioning. Contains phototoxic compounds; caution in day products.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.

Citrus Junos Peel Extract

Citrus junos peel extract for skin conditioning; photosensitivity caution.

Citrus Grandis Peel Extract

Citrus grandis peel extract, astringent and tonic. Contains essential oils; check light sensitivity and allergens.

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract

Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract containing amino acids and vitamins for astringent and conditioning

Hedychium Spicatum Extract

Zingiber plant extract for skin conditioning; may contain irritants, control concentration

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/ Leaf/ Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Tourmaline Extract

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate

Nonionic emulsifier for dispersing oils; mind compatibility with cationics.

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulations

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Tin Oxide

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Hexylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Red 40

Common water-soluble synthetic dye; azo-based, potential sensitizer; check local prohibited colorant lists

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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