dermalogica Melting Moisture Masque

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. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. C10-18 Triglycerides
4. Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
5. C13-15 Alkane
6. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
7. Jojoba Esters
8. Linoleic Acid
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
11. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
12. Tribehenin
13. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
14. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
15. Helianthus Annuus Extract
16. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
17. Lavandula Hybrida Oil
18. Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
19. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
20. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
21. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
22. Glycine Soja Oil
23. Silica Silylate
24. Glycol Distearate
25. Salvia Sclarea Oil
26. Plankton Extract
27. Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
28. Glycol Stearate
29. Hydroxyacetophenone
30. Tocopheryl Acetate
31. Polyglycerin-3
32. Tocopherol
33. Water/Aqua/Eau
34. Linolenic Acid
35. Oleic Acid
36. Palmitic Acid
37. Stearic Acid
38. Behenic Acid
39. Arachidic Acid
40. Gondoic Acid
41. Geraniol
42. Citral
43. Linalool
44. Limonene

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

C10-18 TriglyceridesMangifera Indica Seed OilJojoba Esters

SOLVENT · 限制 II

C13-15 Alkane

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters

ANTISTATIC

Linoleic Acid

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearateHelianthus Annuus Seed WaxHelianthus Annuus Seed OilTribeheninOryza Sativa Bran ExtractButyrospermum Parkii Butter ExtractHelianthus Annuus ExtractLavandula Angustifolia OilLavandula Hybrida OilAcacia Decurrens Flower WaxRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCitrus Limon Peel OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilGlycine Soja OilSilica SilylateGlycol DistearateSalvia Sclarea OilPlankton ExtractBixa Orellana Seed OilGlycol StearateHydroxyacetophenoneTocopheryl AcetatePolyglycerin-3TocopherolWater/Aqua/EauLinolenic AcidOleic AcidPalmitic AcidStearic AcidBehenic AcidArachidic AcidGondoic AcidGeraniolCitralLinaloolLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

C10-18 Triglycerides

Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.

Mangifera Indica Seed Oil

Mango seed oil, rich in oleic and palmitic acid; strong emollient and occlusive, heavy feel, caution for acne-prone skin.

C13-15 Alkane

Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters

Semi-solid ester for thickening, emulsion stability, and hair feel.

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Linoleic Acid

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract

Shea butter extract for conditioning and moisture; extraction may leave trace impurities, comedogenicity follows base oil rating of 2.

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Sunflower extract; oleic/vit E rich; emollient, low irrit, good for dry skin, no pub comed data

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Plant wax for emollience and film formation; blend with other waxes for melting point.

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%.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Silica Silylate

Silylate silica for anticaking, defoaming, emulsion stabilization, film-forming; improves powder flow/texture

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Clary sage oil, aromatic and tonic; contains ketones, limit usage to avoid irritation

Plankton Extract

Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.

Bixa Orellana Seed Oil

Annatto seed oil containing carotenoids for emolliency and color; unstable, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants.

Glycol Stearate

Glycol stearate emulsifier and thickener; improves texture and feel, generally well-tolerated.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Water/Aqua/Eau

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

Linolenic Acid

Omega-6 fatty acid for barrier repair; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants and low light exposure

Oleic Acid

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

Palmitic Acid

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Behenic Acid

Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.

Arachidic Acid

C20 straight-chain fatty acid acting as emulsifier and conditioner; adds opacity, biodegradable, low irritancy.

Gondoic Acid

Gondoic acid fatty acid for hair conditioning and shine

Geraniol

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

Citral

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

Linalool

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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