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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. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
5. Niacinamide
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
8. Isopropyl Isostearate
9. Dimethicone
10. Xylitol
11. Squalane
12. Vinyl Dimethicone /Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
15. Panthenol
16. Boron Nitride
17. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Benzyl Alcohol
20. Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
21. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
22. PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
23. Aminomethyl Propanol
24. Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
25. Laureth-7
26. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
27. Methylparaben
28. Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Disodium EDTA
31. PEG-100 Stearate
32. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
33. Ethylhexylglycerin
34. Sodium Benzoate
35. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
36. Polyquaternium-7
37. Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
38. Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
39. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
40. Ammonium Polyacrylate
41. Tocopherol
42. Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate
43. Propylparaben
44. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract/Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
45. Methicone
46. Parfum/Fragrance
47. Limonene
48. Linalool
49. Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide
50. Ci 77492/Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains parabensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene GlycolPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

BINDING

Isopropyl Isostearate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Aqua (Water /EauXylitolSqualaneVinyl Dimethicone /Methicone Silsesquioxane CrosspolymerTocopheryl AcetatePEG-20 Sorbitan CocoatePanthenolBoron NitrideDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholDipentaerythrityl Tri-PolyhydroxystearateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPEG-11 Methyl Ether DimethiconeAminomethyl PropanolCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit ExtractLaureth-7PolymethylsilsesquioxaneMethylparabenSodium PEG-7 Olive Oil CarboxylateXanthan GumDisodium EDTAPEG-100 StearatePEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateEthylhexylglycerinSodium BenzoateHydrolyzed Soy ProteinPolyquaternium-7Hydrolyzed Yeast ProteinAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract Acanthopanax Senticosus Root ExtractPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Ammonium PolyacrylateTocopherolMethylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl CocoatePropylparabenCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract/Cynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractMethiconeParfum/FragranceLimoneneLinaloolCi 77891/Titanium DioxideCi 77492/Iron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Aqua (Water /Eau

Not decoded yet

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

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Galactomyces ferment filtrate humectant; complex matrix, assess allergens and stability.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.

Isopropyl Isostearate

Light emollient/ester for silky feel; stable, O/W compatible, potentially comedogenic at high levels.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Vinyl Dimethicone /Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

PEG-20 Sorbitan Cocoate

O/W emulsifier and solubilizer in creams and cleansers; coconut fatty-acid ester, screen coconut allergy.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Boron Nitride

Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk

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.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate

Waxy emollient for feel enhancement; increases viscosity at high levels.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone

Amphoteric emulsifier and conditioner for hair/skin; PEG moiety may concern sensitive skin.

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Polyquaternium-7

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for moisture, anti-static, and barrier repair.

Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Ammonium Polyacrylate

Water-soluble cationic polymer for thickening and suspension; film may become soft upon hydration.

Tocopherol

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

Methylsilanol Tri-PEG-8 Glyceryl Cocoate

Not decoded yet

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract/Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Parfum/Fragrance

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide

Inorganic physical sunscreen and white colorant; large particles and inert; may look chalky at high levels.

Ci 77492/Iron Oxides

Red pigment for coloration; stable, water-insoluble, no known sensitization risk, common in makeup.