nutox Youth Restoring Moisture Emulsion

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Propylene Glycol
4. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
5. Phenyl Trimethicone
6. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
7. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
8. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
9. Octocrylene
10. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
11. Glycerin
12. Helichrysum Italicum Extract
13. Dipropylene Glycol
14. Hydroxyacetophenone
15. Caprylyl Glycol
16. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
17. Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
18. Cyclomethicone
19. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
20. Swiftlet Nest Extract
21. Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Tremella Fuciformis Extract
25. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
26. Phytosterols
27. Arbutin
28. Lecithin
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Tocopheryl Acetate
31. Linoleic Acid
32. Linolenic Acid
33. Ubiquinone
34. Ascorbyl Palmitate
35. Resveratrol
36. Rutin
37. Yeast Beta-Glucan
38. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolPropylene Glycol

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

LIGHT STABILIZER

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Other ingredients

OctocryleneChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractGlycerinHelichrysum Italicum ExtractDipropylene GlycolHydroxyacetophenoneCaprylyl GlycolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateHydrolyzed Royal Jelly ProteinCyclomethiconeDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerSwiftlet Nest ExtractTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinTremella Fuciformis ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePhytosterolsArbutinLecithinXanthan GumTocopheryl AcetateLinoleic AcidLinolenic AcidUbiquinoneAscorbyl PalmitateResveratrolRutinYeast Beta-GlucanDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Glycerin

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

Helichrysum Italicum Extract

Helichrysum extract with rosmarinic acid; sebum control and soothing, watch for photosensitivity.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein

Hydrolyzed royal jelly protein for amino acid nourishment; animal-derived, check allergen labeling.

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

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.

Swiftlet Nest Extract

Not decoded yet

Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Tropaeolum majus extract rich in flavonoids for skin conditioning and soothing; monitor concentration for plant sensitivities

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tremella Fuciformis Extract

Tremella extract; rich in polysaccharides, strong humectant that absorbs significant water, low irritation

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

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

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Linolenic Acid

Omega-6 fatty acid for barrier repair; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants and low light exposure

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Resveratrol

Potent polyphenol antioxidant <1%; light-sensitive, needs antioxidants/chelators

Rutin

Flavonoid antioxidant; also conditions skin, note stability in aqueous solutions.

Yeast Beta-Glucan

Yeast beta-glucan for barrier and hydration at 0.1–1%; high viscosity, dilute before use.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

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