active-argan Active Argan Overnight Stem Cell Elixir Transformation

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
4. Glycerin
5. Propanediol
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
8. Tocopherol
9. Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract
10. Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture
11. Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract
12. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
14. Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
15. Sodium Hyaluronate
16. Carbomer
17. Phenyl Trimethicone
18. Dimethiconol
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Isomalt
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Tocopheryl Acetate
24. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
25. Lecithin
26. Citric Acid
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Phenoxyethanol
29. Chlorphenesin
30. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains PEG

Formulation view Water and polyol base enriched with argan oil, Edelweiss, and grapevine extracts, plus hyaluronic acid for moisture. Silicons ensure slip. Phenol-based preservative. Ideal for dry or mature skin overnight. Note: High botanical content lacks heavy occlusives, requiring pairing with a moisturizer.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIOXIDANT

Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopherol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Other ingredients

Argania Spinosa Callus Culture ExtractLeontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell CultureVitis Vinifera Skin ExtractDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronateCarbomerPhenyl TrimethiconeDimethiconolCaprylyl GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerIsomaltDisodium EDTATocopheryl AcetatePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilLecithinCitric AcidXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinSodium Benzoate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Tocopherol

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

Argania Spinosa Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture

Edelweiss meristem cell culture; claimed to promote healing and firmness; complex actives require cytotoxicity testing to rule out immunogenicity.

Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract

Not decoded yet

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract

Evodia fruit extract for skin conditioning; bitter, alkaloid-rich, avoid long-term acidic compatibility

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Isomalt

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Lecithin

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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