safi Crystal Essence
safi Safi Crystal Essence lists 41 ingredients on its label, 37 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
- Glycerin
- Betaine
- Methylpropanediol
- PEG-60
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Carbomer
- PPG-26
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Xanthan Gum
- Butylene Glycol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Benzophenone-4
- Agar
- Calcium Alginate
- Gellan Gum
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- 1-2 Hexanediol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Mica
- Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Retinyl Acetate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
- Mannitol
- Arginine
- Perfluorodecalin
- 4-Butylresorcinol
- Dextrin
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Lecithin
- Glycosphingolipids
- Sucrose Palmitate
- Zinc Sulfate
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenoxyethanol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Ci 77891
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
- SOLVENT
- Methylpropanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Carbomer
- HUMECTANT
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Other ingredients
PEG-60PPG-26Xanthan GumButylene GlycolSodium HydroxideBenzophenone-4AgarCalcium AlginateGellan GumTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract1-2 HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolMicaEthyl Ascorbic AcidRetinyl AcetateTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateMannitolArgininePerfluorodecalin4-ButylresorcinolDextrinDiatomaceous EarthSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilLecithinGlycosphingolipidsSucrose PalmitateZinc SulfateChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateCi 77891
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-60 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-26 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Benzophenone-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Agar | BINDING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Calcium Alginate | FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gellan Gum | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING | 0 · – | Green |
| 1-2 Hexanediol | 保湿剂, 皮肤调理剂, 防腐剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | 抗氧化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Acetate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 2 · – | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mannitol | BINDING, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Perfluorodecalin | DETANGLING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| 4-Butylresorcinol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diatomaceous Earth | ABRASIVE, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycosphingolipids | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Sulfate | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPLAQUE, ASTRINGENT, ORAL CARE · 限制 III/24 | 1 · – | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ci 77891 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/143 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- PEG-60
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- PPG-26
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Benzophenone-4
- Not decoded yet
- Agar
- Natural polysaccharide gelling agent for thickening and suspension; may gel at high levels, avoid cationic systems
- Calcium Alginate
- Natural polysaccharide used as thickener and gel base; usually food-grade, but listed as fragrance here, verify supply chain origin.
- Gellan Gum
- Gellan gum; water-soluble polymer; gel former; high transparency, strong gelling, for aqueous phase stability.
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.
- 1-2 Hexanediol
- 1,2-Hexanediol, gentle humectant and preservative booster; very low irritation.
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Ethyl ascorbic acid, lipophilic Vit C derivative, antioxidant/whitening; more stable than L-AA, for oil phases
- Retinyl Acetate
- Retinyl acetate, vitamin A ester; restricted use (III/376), photosensitive, high concentrations cause irritation, control dosage.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
- Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.
- Mannitol
- Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Perfluorodecalin
- Perfluorodecalin, hydrophobic solvent and glossing agent; used in haircare or dry shampoo, insoluble in water, control usage to avoid greasiness
- 4-Butylresorcinol
- Not decoded yet
- Dextrin
- Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow
- Diatomaceous Earth
- Diatomaceous earth for oil absorption/opacification at 1–5%; high surface area, handle dust carefully.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Glycosphingolipids
- Lipids mimicking sebum to repair skin barrier and reduce TEWL. Biological origin, low irritancy.
- Sucrose Palmitate
- Succrose ester for gentle emulsification/cleansing; biodegradable, low comedogenicity.
- Zinc Sulfate
- Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- 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
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Ci 77891
- Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions
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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