needly pH Balancing Essence Lotion

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. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
6. Niacinamide
7. Vinyl Dimethicone
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Panthenol
10. Carbomer
11. Cetearyl Olivate
12. Palmitic Acid
13. Stearic Acid
14. Sorbitan Olivate
15. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16. Biosaccharide Gum-1
17. Albatrellus Confluens Extract
18. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
21. Adenosine
22. Centella Asiatica Extract
23. Hydroxyethylcellulose
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
26. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
27. Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
28. Hyaluronic Acid
29. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
30. Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
31. Tromethamine
32. Myristic Acid
33. Sodium Hyaluronate
34. Dextrin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Formulation view Aqueous essence with niacinamide and panthenol as core reparators. Botanicals assist regulation; carbomer gel texture. Multi-agent preservation. Suits oily skin for oil control and brightening. Formulator note: potential high niacinamide concentration requires tolerance testing and caution with acid layering.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Vinyl Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

PanthenolCarbomerCetearyl OlivatePalmitic AcidStearic AcidSorbitan OlivateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-1Albatrellus Confluens ExtractSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateEthylhexylglycerinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractAdenosineCentella Asiatica ExtractHydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium EDTAHouttuynia Cordata ExtractTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractArtemisia Vulgaris OilHyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidGossypium Herbaceum ExtractTromethamineMyristic AcidSodium HyaluronateDextrin

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Propanediol

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

Glycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Niacinamide

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

Vinyl Dimethicone

Silicone viscosity modifier at 0.5–5%; provides smooth feel, non-comedogenic

Butylene Glycol

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

Panthenol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Albatrellus Confluens Extract

Albatrellus confluens extract; polysaccharide-rich, 0.1–0.5% for moisturizing; water phase, verify purity

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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%.

Adenosine

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Disodium EDTA

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

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Artemisia Vulgaris Oil

Wormwood oil, potent essential oil containing thujone; high allergen potential, must stay below threshold and be labeled

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Gossypium Herbaceum Extract

Botanical extract known for soothing and moisturizing benefits, suitable for sensitive skin.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

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