monat Be Balanced Light Weight Moisturizer

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/Water/Eau
2. Cetearyl Alcohol
3. Glyceryl Stearate SE
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Glycerin
6. Isopropyl Myristate
7. Isomalt
8. Cetearyl Glucoside
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
11. Ceramide NP
12. Ceramide AP
13. Ceramide EOP
14. Bisabolol
15. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
16. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
17. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
18. Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
19. Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
20. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
21. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
22. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
23. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
24. Adansonia Digitata Oil
25. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
26. Cocos Nucifera Oil
27. Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
28. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
29. Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
30. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
31. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
32. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
33. Tocopherol
34. Phytol
35. Dextran
36. Phytosphingosine
37. Cholesterol
38. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
39. Carbomer
40. Xanthan Gum
41. Fragrance/Parfum
42. Ethylhexylglycerin
43. Benzyl Alcohol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains alcohol

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SECetearyl Glucoside

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BINDING

Isopropyl Myristate

HUMECTANT

Isomalt

Other ingredients

Sodium HyaluronateTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2Ceramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPBisabololZingiber Officinale Root ExtractLimnanthes Alba Seed OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilSolanum Lycopersicum Seed OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAdansonia Digitata OilMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilCocos Nucifera OilGardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCaryocar Brasiliense Fruit OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed ExtractTocopherolPhytolDextranPhytosphingosineCholesterolSodium Lauroyl LactylateCarbomerXanthan GumFragrance/ParfumEthylhexylglycerinBenzyl Alcohol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glycerin

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

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2

Not decoded yet

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Bisabolol

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

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk

Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil

Tomato seed oil rich in lycopene and vitamin E; antioxidant and moisturizing repair for anti-aging and hand care formulas

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Adansonia Digitata Oil

Not decoded yet

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

Gardenia flower extract for skin conditioning and smoothness; verify activity and stability.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil

Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil as a conditioning emollient; check fatty acid profile and oxidative stability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Phytol

Phytol as co-solvent and fragrance enhancer; low safety at low levels, slight skin irritation at high concentrations.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Fragrance/Parfum

Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

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