the-saem The Saem Snail Essential Ex Wrinkle Solution Multi Stick

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. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
2. Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
3. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
4. Octyldodecanol
5. Polyethylene
6. Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
7. Microcrystalline Wax
8. Diisostearyl Malate
9. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
10. Tocopheryl Acetate
11. Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
12. Fragrance
13. Bisabolol
14. Tocopherol
15. Dehydroacetic Acid
16. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
17. Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
18. Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
19. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
20. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
21. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
22. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
23. Water
24. Monascus Extract
25. Butylene Glycol
26. Ceramide NP
27. Hyaluronic Acid
28. Royal Jelly Extract
29. 1,2-Hexanediol
30. Honey Extract
31. Glycerin
32. Propolis Extract
33. Snail Secretion Filtrate
34. Tuber Magnatum Extract
35. Caprylyl Glycol
36. Soluble Collagen
37. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
38. Copper Tripeptide-1
39. Tripeptide-1
40. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
41. Hexapeptide-9

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Helianthus Annuus Seed OilOctyldodecanolDiisostearyl Malate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

ABRASIVE

Polyethylene

ASTRINGENT

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

BINDING

Microcrystalline Wax

Other ingredients

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilTocopheryl AcetateRicinus Communis Seed OilFragranceBisabololTocopherolDehydroacetic AcidHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit OilCamellia Sinensis Seed OilCamellia Japonica Seed OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilMacadamia Integrifolia Seed OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWaterMonascus ExtractButylene GlycolCeramide NPHyaluronic AcidRoyal Jelly Extract1,2-HexanediolHoney ExtractGlycerinPropolis ExtractSnail Secretion FiltrateTuber Magnatum ExtractCaprylyl GlycolSoluble CollagenAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Copper Tripeptide-1Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Hexapeptide-9

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Ingredients explained

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier for creams; oily feel, suitable for dry skin, control usage for oily skin

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Euphorbia Cerifera Wax

Carnauba wax for hardness/occlusion/film; plant-derived, confirm extraction purity

Microcrystalline Wax

Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Bisabolol

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

Tocopherol

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Sea buckthorn oil, rich in carotenoids/Vit E/PUFA; strong antioxidant, light-sensitive, prone to oxidation.

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Water

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

Monascus Extract

Monascus extract; monacolin K; fermentation product; antioxidant/conditioning; check batch consistency.

Butylene Glycol

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

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Royal Jelly Extract

Royal jelly extract for skin conditioning; contains animal proteins, contraindicated for bee allergies

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Glycerin

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

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

Snail Secretion Filtrate

Snail secretion filtrate with moisturizing and repairing peptides; animal-derived, monitor purity and allergy risk

Tuber Magnatum Extract

White truffle extract used for skin conditioning and antioxidant benefits from a fungal source.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Soluble Collagen

Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Hexapeptide-9

Hexapeptide-9 (Acetyl Hexapeptide); signal peptide for fibroblast stimulation, typically used at 0.5-1%.

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