kose Essential Souffle
kose Kose Essential Souffle lists 33 ingredients on its label, 29 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.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Glycerin
- Alcohol
- Butylene Glycol
- Dimethicone
- Oleyl Oleate
- Phytosteryl Oleate
- Triethylhexanoin
- Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
- Diglycerin
- Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
- Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract
- Melothria Heterophylla Root Extract
- Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Disodium EDTA
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Laureth-7
- PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Polyacrylamide
- Silica
- Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
- Triethanolamine
- Xanthan Gum
- Phenoxyethanol
- Fragrance
- Titanium Dioxide
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTIFOAMING
- AlcoholDimethicone
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Phytosteryl OleateTriethylhexanoin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
Other ingredients
Oleyl OleateDiglycerinAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractLithospermum Officinale Root ExtractMelothria Heterophylla Root ExtractSaccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment FiltrateSesamum Indicum Seed OilTocopherolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAluminum HydroxideC13-14 IsoparaffinDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisodium EDTAHydrogenated LecithinLaureth-7PEG-11 Methyl Ether DimethiconePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPolyacrylamideSilicaTriceteareth-4 PhosphateTriethanolamineXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolFragranceTitanium Dioxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oleyl Oleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phytosteryl Oleate | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Triethylhexanoin | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol Dicaprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diglycerin | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Melothria Heterophylla Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aluminum Hydroxide | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Lecithin | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triceteareth-4 Phosphate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Oleyl Oleate
- Not decoded yet
- Phytosteryl Oleate
- Phytosterol oleate, barrier repair & emollient, 1-3%; lipophilic, oxidizes, needs antioxidants.
- Triethylhexanoin
- Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent
- Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
- Lightweight emollient ester; replaces mineral oils with non-greasy feel; good for oily skin systems
- Diglycerin
- Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.
- Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
- Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.
- Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Melothria Heterophylla Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
- Ferment filtrate; skin conditioning, needs high microbial protection.
- Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
- Sesame seed oil for skin and hair conditioning, natural fragrance; prone to oxidation, keep dark
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature
- 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.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Hydrogenated Lecithin
- Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable
- PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
- Amphoteric emulsifier and conditioner for hair/skin; PEG moiety may concern sensitive skin.
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Triceteareth-4 Phosphate
- Not decoded yet
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
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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