designer-skin Designer Skin Reputation

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. Dimethicone
3. Glycerin
4. Fragrance
5. Dihydroxyacetone
6. Cocos Nucifera
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
12. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
13. Isohexadecane
14. Dipropylene Glycol
15. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
16. Xanthan Gum
17. Polysorbate 60
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Phenyl Trimethicone
20. Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
21. Sorbitan Isostearate
22. Oleoyl Tyrosine
23. Citric Acid
24. Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil
25. Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
26. Tocopherol
27. Ethylene Brassylate
28. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
29. Phenoxyethanol
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Caramel

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oilsContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water Aqua Eau

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

矫味剂

Fragrance

HAIR DYEING

Dihydroxyacetone

皮肤调理剂

Cocos Nucifera

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearateCetyl AlcoholCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecaneDipropylene GlycolDimethicone CrosspolymerXanthan GumPolysorbate 60Disodium EDTAPhenyl TrimethiconeRibes Nigrum Seed OilSorbitan IsostearateOleoyl TyrosineCitric AcidLuffa Cylindrica Seed OilSaccharomyces/Zinc FermentTocopherolEthylene BrassylateButylphenyl MethylpropionalPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinCaramel

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water Aqua Eau

Solvent, provides hydration and dissolves water-soluble ingredients

Dimethicone

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

Glycerin

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Dihydroxyacetone

Tanning agent; protein browning at 1–4%; uneven staining or residue risk

Cocos Nucifera

Coconut source (oil/aqua) rich in saturated fats; high comedogenicity, oily skin caution.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Isohexadecane

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Xanthan Gum

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil

Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Oleoyl Tyrosine

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

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

Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil

Plant-derived oil with unsaturated fatty acids; used for skin conditioning, cold-pressed retains activity, needs antioxidants for stability.

Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment

Yeast ferment for anti-dandruff and skin conditioning; limited to III/24h, avoid with high acid levels

Tocopherol

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

Ethylene Brassylate

Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

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