transformulas Flawless Photoglow Moisturiser

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
2. Squalane
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Dimethicone
5. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
6. Glycereth-26
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Glycerin
9. Polyquaternium-37
10. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
11. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. PEG-150 Distearate
14. Behentrimonium Chloride
15. Octocrylene
16. Butylene Glycol
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
20. Lactic Acid
21. Glycolic Acid
22. Polyvinyl Alcohol
23. Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
24. Caprylyl Glycol
25. Glyceryl Caprylate
26. Phenylpropanol
27. Disodium EDTA
28. Sorbitol
29. Lecithin
30. Glyceryl Linoleate
31. Glyceryl Linolenate
32. Retinyl Palmitate
33. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
34. Ethylhexylglycerin
35. Phospholipids
36. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
37. Ascorbyl Glucoside
38. Zinc Pca
39. Ascorbic Acid
40. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
41. Hexyl Cinnamal
42. Hydroxycitronellal
43. Limonene
44. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Formulation view Oil-in-water emulsion combining UV filters, retinyl palmitate, and acid blends. Lightweight oils provide occlusion while antioxidants enhance stability. Suitable for mixed skin seeking protection and anti-aging. Formulator's note: High complexity requires rigorous stability testing, particularly regarding photoprotectant interactions and preservation of actives.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetearyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Polyquaternium-37Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamatePhenoxyethanolPEG-150 DistearateBehentrimonium ChlorideOctocryleneButylene GlycolTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumChlorella Vulgaris ExtractLactic AcidGlycolic AcidPolyvinyl AlcoholHeptapeptide-15 PalmitateCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl CaprylatePhenylpropanolDisodium EDTASorbitolLecithinGlyceryl LinoleateGlyceryl LinolenateRetinyl PalmitateSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateEthylhexylglycerinPhospholipidsOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractAscorbyl GlucosideZinc PcaAscorbic AcidButylphenyl MethylpropionalHexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellalLimoneneLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glycerin

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

Polyquaternium-37

Not decoded yet

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%.

Phenoxyethanol

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

PEG-150 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.

Behentrimonium Chloride

Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.

Octocrylene

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Glycolic Acid

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

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Disodium EDTA

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Lecithin

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

Glyceryl Linoleate

Glyceryl linoleate; emulsifier and emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants

Glyceryl Linolenate

Emollient/moisturizer; potential allergen, caution in sensitive skin

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Phospholipids

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

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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