BB Cream Beauty Balm BAIMS

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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Squalane
5. Sucrose palmitate
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein
9. Glyceryl caprylate
10. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
11. Limonene
12. P-anisic acid
13. Microcrystalline Cellulose
14. Cellulose gum
15. Argania spinosa Kernel Oil
16. Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
17. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
18. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
19. Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
20. Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
21. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
22. Citral
23. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
24. Linalool
25. Geraniol
26. Tocopherol
27. CI 77891
28. CI 77491
29. CI 77492
30. CI 77499
31. CI 77019

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneSucrose palmitateGlyceryl StearateCetearyl Alcohol

CLEANSING

Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein

Other ingredients

Glyceryl caprylateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilLimoneneP-anisic acidMicrocrystalline CelluloseCellulose gumArgania spinosa Kernel OilOrbignya Oleifera Seed OilEuterpe Oleracea Fruit OilMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilPentaclethra Macroloba Seed OilCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCitralCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilLinaloolGeraniolTocopherolCI 77891CI 77491CI 77492CI 77499CI 77019

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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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sucrose palmitate

Succrose ester for gentle emulsification/cleansing; biodegradable, low comedogenicity.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Potassium palmitoyl hydrolyzed wheat protein

Cationic conditioner for hair and skin; wheat protein source, potential allergen.

Glyceryl caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

P-anisic acid

Fragrance/preservative booster; odorous, low usage, patch test recommended

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Cellulose gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Argania spinosa Kernel Oil

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

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

Baobab seed oil; highly saturated fat oil. Emollient and nourishing, rich feel, prone to frosting.

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil

Euterpe oleifera fruit oil; rich in oleic and palmitic acids for conditioning

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

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

Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil

Pentaclethra macroloba seed oil for emollient skin/hair care; occlusive lipid

Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil

Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Linalool

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

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Tocopherol

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

CI 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

CI 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

CI 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

CI 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

CI 77019

Not decoded yet