TruAura Replenishing Night 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. Water
2. Coco-caprylate/Caprate
3. Glycerin
4. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
5. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
6. Squalane
7. Phenoxyethanol
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
10. Pentylene Glycol
11. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
12. Lecithin
13. Xanthan Gum
14. Ethyl linoleate
15. Ethylhexylglycerin
16. Sclerotium Gum
17. Pullulan
18. Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
19. Carbomer
20. Linoleic Acid
21. Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
22. Linolenic acid
23. Polysorbate 20
24. Citrus Grandis Peel Extract
25. Orange
26. Tangerine Peel Extract
27. Citrus Limon Peel Extract
28. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
29. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
30. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
31. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
32. Palmitoyl oligopeptide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-caprylate/CaprateSqualane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterMangifera Indica Seed Butter

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Garcinia Indica Seed ButterPentylene GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideLecithinXanthan GumEthyl linoleateEthylhexylglycerinSclerotium GumPullulanDiglucosyl Gallic AcidCarbomerLinoleic AcidLactobacillus Ferment LysateLinolenic acidPolysorbate 20Citrus Grandis Peel ExtractOrangeTangerine Peel ExtractCitrus Limon Peel ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractPalmitoyl oligopeptide

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Coco-caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Glycerin

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Phenoxyethanol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

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

Ethyl linoleate

Fatty acid ester emollient for dryness; prone to oxidation, requires light protection.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Diglucosyl Gallic Acid

Diglucosyl gallic acid from tea, hair antioxidant; water-soluble, gentle on scalp

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Linoleic Acid

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

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate

Lactobacillus ferment lysate for skin conditioning; provides soothing and hydration, low sensitization risk if sterile.

Linolenic acid

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Citrus Grandis Peel Extract

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

Orange

Not decoded yet

Tangerine Peel Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Lemon peel extract rich in flavonoids for conditioning and antioxidant; check for furanocoumarins, caution for sensitive skin.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Goji berry extract rich in antioxidants; used for antioxidant and skin protection benefits.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Palmitoyl oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.