estee-lauder Estée Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae Pore Minimizing Hydra 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/Aqua/Eau
2. Butyrospermum Parkii
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
5. Glycerin
6. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
7. Silica
8. Sorbeth-20 Beeswax
9. Echinacea Purpurea Extract
10. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
11. Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract
12. Laminaria Saccharina Extract
13. Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
14. Biotin
15. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
16. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
17. Spirulina Platensis Powder
18. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
19. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
20. Caffeine
21. Dimethicone
22. Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge
23. Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
24. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
25. Lactobacillus Ferment
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Linoleic Acid
28. Trehalose
29. Caprylyl Glycol
30. Behenyl Alcohol
31. Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
32. Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
33. Carbomer
34. Xanthan Gum
35. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
36. Polysilicone-11
37. Isohexadecane
38. Tocopheryl Acetate
39. Kaolin
40. Dextrin
41. Polysorbate 80
42. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
43. Fragrance
44. Tromethamine
45. Disodium EDTA
46. BHT
47. Phenoxyethanol
48. Yellow 5
49. Blue 1

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

皮肤调理剂

Butyrospermum Parkii

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

ABRASIVE

Silica

MOISTURISING

Echinacea Purpurea Extract

Other ingredients

Sorbeth-20 BeeswaxChlorella Vulgaris ExtractAsparagus Officinalis Stem ExtractLaminaria Saccharina ExtractChlorophyllin-Copper ComplexBiotinSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSpirulina Platensis PowderPanax Ginseng Root ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCaffeineDimethiconeHordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'OrgeCladosiphon Okamuranus ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractLactobacillus FermentSodium HyaluronateLinoleic AcidTrehaloseCaprylyl GlycolBehenyl AlcoholPropylene Glycol DicaprateHelianthus Annuus SeedcakeCarbomerXanthan GumAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerPolysilicone-11IsohexadecaneTocopheryl AcetateKaolinDextrinPolysorbate 80Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateFragranceTromethamineDisodium EDTABHTPhenoxyethanolYellow 5Blue 1

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Butylene Glycol

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Glycerin

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

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sorbeth-20 Beeswax

Not decoded yet

Echinacea Purpurea Extract

Echinacea herb extract for moisturizing/conditioning; contains chlorogenic acids; check plant origin.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination

Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex

Water-soluble green pigment; provides antioxidant and deodorizing effects; used for natural green coloring.

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Spirulina Platensis Powder

Not decoded yet

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Hordeum Vulgare Extract\Extrait D'Orge

Cereal extract providing humectant proteins and amino acids; check for cereal allergies.

Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract

Cladosiphon okamuranus extract containing polysaccharides, used for moisturizing and skin conditioning

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

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

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Propylene Glycol Dicaprate

Lightweight emollient ester; replaces mineral oils with non-greasy feel; good for oily skin systems

Helianthus Annuus Seedcake

Sunflower seed cake; physical exfoliant and bulking agent. Coarse texture, use caution for sensitive skin, requires homogenization.

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

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Dextrin

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Cationic water-soluble polymer; stabilizer and conditioner, test compatibility with anions

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Disodium EDTA

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

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