fation Deep Barrier Balancing Emulsion

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. Sea Water
4. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
5. Caprylyl Methicone
6. Niacinamide
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Propanediol
9. 1,2-Hexanediol
10. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
11. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
12. Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
13. Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
14. Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
15. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
16. Xylitylglucoside
17. Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
18. Xylitol
19. Sodium Hyaluronate
20. Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate
21. Urea
22. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
23. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
24. Cetearyl Olivate
25. Sorbitan Olivate
26. Butylene Glycol
27. Hydrogenated Polydecene
28. Citric Acid
29. Cetearyl Glucoside
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
32. Adenosine
33. Sorbitan Isostearate
34. Trideceth-10
35. Sodium Citrate
36. Lecithin
37. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
38. Glucose
39. Glyceryl Glucoside
40. Maltodextrin
41. Anhydroxylitol
42. Ceramide NP
43. Polyglutamic Acid
44. Tocopherol
45. Cholesterol
46. Creatine
47. Oleic Acid
48. Saccharide Isomerate
49. Cetearyl Alcohol
50. Carbomer
51. Xanthan Gum
52. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains animal-derived

Formulation view O/W emulsion cream featuring glycerin, seawater, and niacinamide in the aqueous phase, paired with shea butter and plant extracts. Focuses on barrier repair and hydration for compromised or dry skin. Formulator's note: Utilizes 1,2-hexanediol and ethylhexylglycerin for a mild preservative enhancement system, while hydrolyzed vegetable proteins support moisturizing efficacy.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Sea Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl MethiconePentylene Glycol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

1,2-HexanediolButyrospermum Parkii ButterHelianthus Annuus Seed OilHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus ExtractLupinus Albus Seed ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractHydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinXylitylglucosideLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture ExtractXylitolSodium HyaluronatePichia Ferment Lysate FiltrateUreaHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateButylene GlycolHydrogenated PolydeceneCitric AcidCetearyl GlucosideEthylhexylglycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAdenosineSorbitan IsostearateTrideceth-10Sodium CitrateLecithinSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateGlucoseGlyceryl GlucosideMaltodextrinAnhydroxylitolCeramide NPPolyglutamic AcidTocopherolCholesterolCreatineOleic AcidSaccharide IsomerateCetearyl AlcoholCarbomerXanthan GumDisodium EDTA

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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

Sea Water

Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

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

Propanediol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Hydrolyzed mucilage proteins acting as a gentle skin conditioner and humectant.

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract

Botanical skin conditioning agent; rich in proteins and polyphenols, suits dry or barrier-compromised skin

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants for skin conditioning; natural extract, watch batch consistency

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Peptide conditioning agent; control pH to prevent degradation, used in hair and skin care.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract

Leontopodium alpinum callus extract; antioxidant, high batch-to-batch variability

Xylitol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Citric Acid

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Trideceth-10

Not decoded yet

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Lecithin

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Ceramide NP

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

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Tocopherol

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

Cholesterol

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

Creatine

Skin conditioning agent for moisturizing and anti-aging; used at low concentrations, generally well-tolerated by sensitive skin.

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

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

Disodium EDTA

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

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