monat Be Gentle Cleanser

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. Aqua/Water/Eau
2. Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
3. Cetearyl Alcohol
4. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
5. Glyceryl Stearate SE
6. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
7. Cetearyl Glucoside
8. Glycerin
9. Cetyl Alcohol
10. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
11. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
12. Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate
13. Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
14. Bisabolol
15. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
16. Glycolic Acid
17. Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract
18. Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract
19. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
20. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
21. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
22. Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
23. Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
24. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
25. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
26. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
27. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
28. Adansonia Digitata Oil
29. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
30. Cocos Nucifera Oil
31. Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
32. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
33. Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
34. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
35. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
36. Tocopherol
37. Sodium Polyacrylate
38. Xylitol
39. Caprylic Acid
40. Glyceryl Stearate
41. Dextran
42. Fragrance/Parfum
43. Ethylhexylglycerin
44. Benzyl Alcohol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

CLEANSING

Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateSodium Cocoyl Isethionate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SECetearyl Glucoside

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Cetyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii ButterSodium Lauroyl GlutamateSodium Astrocaryum MurumuruateTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2BisabololZingiber Officinale Root ExtractGlycolic AcidMangifera Indica Pulp ExtractMusa Sapientum Pulp ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractLimnanthes Alba Seed OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilSolanum Lycopersicum Seed OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAdansonia Digitata OilMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilCocos Nucifera OilGardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCaryocar Brasiliense Fruit OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed ExtractTocopherolSodium PolyacrylateXylitolCaprylic AcidGlyceryl StearateDextranFragrance/ParfumEthylhexylglycerinBenzyl Alcohol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Mild cleanser with rich lather and low irritation; hygroscopic, requires moisture-resistant packaging

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Glycerin

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle and suitable for sensitive skin; moderate cleansing power.

Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate

Emulsifier and emollient from murumuru seed oil; light texture, silicone alternative. Low irritancy.

Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

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

Glycolic Acid

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

Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract

Mango pulp extract, polyphenol-rich; low-level conditioner; some may react to mango protein

Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract

Banana extract; rich in vitamins and enzymes; claims moisturizing, verify stability

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk

Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil

Tomato seed oil rich in lycopene and vitamin E; antioxidant and moisturizing repair for anti-aging and hand care formulas

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Adansonia Digitata Oil

Not decoded yet

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

Gardenia flower extract for skin conditioning and smoothness; verify activity and stability.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil

Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil as a conditioning emollient; check fatty acid profile and oxidative stability.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Caprylic Acid

Medium-chain fatty acid with preservative boost and emulsification; distinct odor, irritant at high levels.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

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