moduseb Anti Acne Gel

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
2. Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
3. Propanediol
4. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
5. Ethoxydiglycol
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Carbomer
8. Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
9. Honey Extract
10. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
11. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
12. Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
13. Arachidyl Alcohol
14. Glycolic Acid
15. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
16. Salix Alba Bark Extract
17. Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
18. Behenyl Alcohol
19. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
20. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
21. Water
22. Butylene Glycol
23. Phenoxyethanol
24. Sodium Benzoate
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
27. Sodium Benzoate
28. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
29. Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
30. Glyceryl Caprylate
31. Salicylic Acid
32. Oligopeptide-10
33. Allantoin
34. Ethylhexylglycerin
35. PPG-12-Buteth-16
36. Arachidyl Glucoside

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Formulation view Aqueous gel with Carbomer thickening and polyols as solvents. Actives include Salicylic Acid, Boswellia, and Honey extracts. Added Oligopeptide-10 and Allantoin for soothing. Suited for local use on oily or acne-prone skin. Formulator note: Co-existence of acids and resins requires strict pH control; sensitization risk of resins must be assessed.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

HUMECTANT

EthoxydiglycolButylene Glycol

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

SMOOTHING

Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract

Other ingredients

Honey ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractPhellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractArachidyl AlcoholGlycolic AcidPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilSalix Alba Bark ExtractRehmannia Chinensis Root ExtractBehenyl AlcoholMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractWaterButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoateXanthan GumHouttuynia Cordata ExtractSodium BenzoateGlycine Soja Seed ExtractLactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment FiltrateGlyceryl CaprylateSalicylic AcidOligopeptide-10AllantoinEthylhexylglycerinPPG-12-Buteth-16Arachidyl Glucoside

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.

Propanediol

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Butylene Glycol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract

Boswellia serrata resin extract for smoothing and toning; resin allergenic risk, caution in sensitive skin

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract

Amur cork tree bark, alkaloid rich; mild irritant, control dosage, avoid strong acids.

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract

Chinese herb extract used as a traditional tonic and skin conditioner.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Xanthan Gum

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

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Oligopeptide-10

Not decoded yet

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

PPG-12-Buteth-16

Not decoded yet

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

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