jurlique Activating Water Essence
jurlique Jurlique Activating Water Essence lists 35 ingredients on its label, 32 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Propanediol
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Glycerin
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
- Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
- Xanthan Gum
- Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Melia Azadirachta Extract
- Fragrance/Parfum*
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- *Limonene
- *Linalool
- *Citronellol
- *Geraniol
- *Citral
- *Farnesol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Biosaccharide Gum-1Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
- HUMECTANT
- Saccharide Isomerate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
Other ingredients
Xanthan GumPolyglyceryl-5 OleateSodium Cocoyl GlutamateGlyceryl CaprylateHamamelis Virginiana ExtractEquisetum Arvense ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractUrtica Dioica ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractOriganum Majorana Leaf ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta ExtractFragrance/Parfum*Citric AcidPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerin*Limonene*Linalool*Citronellol*Geraniol*Citral*Farnesol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Biosaccharide Gum-1 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharide Isomerate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Prunus Persica Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Althaea Officinalis Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Equisetum Arvense Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract | CLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Achillea Millefolium Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBUM, REFRESHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Melia Azadirachta Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum* | 香精 | — | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| *Limonene | 香氛剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| *Linalool | 香氛剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| *Citronellol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| *Geraniol | 香料 | 0 · – | Green |
| *Citral | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| *Farnesol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Biosaccharide Gum-1
- Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Prunus Persica Leaf Extract
- Peach leaf extract, used for emollience and moisturizing; a botanical for gentle skin conditioning.
- Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
- Marshmallow root extract rich in polysaccharides; forms a protective film for moisturizing and soothing skin conditioning.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate
- Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier derived from plant oils; generally low comedogenicity.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
- Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
- Lavender extract for fragrance and toning; contains linalool, potential allergen.
- Urtica Dioica Extract
- Nettle extract for anti-seborrheic/astringent; astringent properties, suitable for oily skin/hair, caution on dry skin.
- Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.
- Achillea Millefolium Extract
- Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens
- Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract
- Oregano leaf extract with thymol/carvacrol; anti-sebum claims, essential oil allergen risk.
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.
- Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
- Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.
- Melia Azadirachta Extract
- Neem extract for traditional antibacterial care; contains azadirachtin, potential allergen, low dose.
- Fragrance/Parfum*
- Fragrance blend; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, label compliance required.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- *Limonene
- Limonene, citrus scent; EU 26 allergen, oxidizes into sensitizing peroxides, protect from light and add antioxidants.
- *Linalool
- Linalool, floral fragrance; EU 26 allergen, prone to oxidation into sensitizing impurities, requires antioxidants.
- *Citronellol
- Not decoded yet
- *Geraniol
- Fragrance ingredient requiring EU disclosure above threshold; caution for those with mild sensitization history
- *Citral
- Not decoded yet
- *Farnesol
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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