ole-henriksen Ole Henriksen Counter Balance™ Oil Control Hydrator

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Dimethicone
6. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
7. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
8. Sodium Hydroxide
9. Polysorbate 20
10. Linoleic Acid
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Glycolic Acid
13. Lactic Acid
14. Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
15. Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
16. Methyl Gluceth-20
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Linolenic Acid
19. Salicylic Acid
20. Mentha Piperita Oil
21. Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
22. Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
23. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
24. Chondrus Crispus Extract
25. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Hexylene Glycol
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
30. Bisabolol
31. Allantoin
32. Phytic Acid
33. Parfum/Fragrance
34. Saccharide Isomerate
35. Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
36. Tocopherol
37. Sodium Hyaluronate
38. Oleanolic Acid
39. Limonene

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

FILM FORMING

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

BUFFERING

Sodium Hydroxide

Other ingredients

Polysorbate 20Linoleic AcidPhenoxyethanolGlycolic AcidLactic AcidMelia Azadirachta Seed OilAvena Sativa Kernel FlourMethyl Gluceth-20Caprylyl GlycolLinolenic AcidSalicylic AcidMentha Piperita OilEnantia Chlorantha Bark ExtractMacrocystis Pyrifera ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateHexylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinDimethicone CrosspolymerBisabololAllantoinPhytic AcidParfum/FragranceSaccharide IsomerateRosa Canina Fruit ExtractTocopherolSodium HyaluronateOleanolic AcidLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Polysorbate 20

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

Linoleic Acid

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Glycolic Acid

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

Lactic Acid

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

Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil

Natural seed oil for emollience and soothing; low comedogenicity, suitable for sensitive skin

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour

Oat flour; physical exfoliant/absorbent; beta-glucan for soothing, control particle size.

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Linolenic Acid

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Mentha Piperita Oil

Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.

Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract

Enantia chlorantha bark; traditional African herb for skin. Very limited data; require supplier safety dossier.

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract

Giant kelp extract; moisturizing polysaccharides; ocean theme, check for marine allergies.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Extract with cooling scent and conditioning; contains essential oil, potential allergen, control dose

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Bisabolol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Phytic Acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Rich in Vit C and polyphenols, astringent; water-soluble, unstable, add at low temp.

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Oleanolic Acid

Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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