lab-therapy Lab Therapy Marunga C Boost Cream

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. Isopropyl Isostearate
3. Glycerin
4. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
5. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
9. Sorbeth-30
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Cyclohexasiloxane
12. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
13. Dimethicone
14. Alcohol Denat
15. Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
16. Ethylhexyl Triazone
17. Sodium Polyacrylate
18. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
19. Parfum
20. Triethanolamine
21. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
22. Decyl Glucoside
23. Galactoarabinan
24. Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate
25. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
28. Trideceth-6
29. Pentylene Glycol
30. Sodium Hyaluronate
31. Silica
32. Titanium Dioxide
33. Lecithin
34. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
35. Propylene Glycol
36. Xanthan Gum
37. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
38. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
39. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
40. Hydroxyethylcellulose
41. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
42. Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
43. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Methylparaben
46. Benzyl Alcohol
47. Dehydroacetic Acid
48. Propylparaben
49. Benzoic Acid

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains essential oilsContains parabens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

BINDING

Isopropyl Isostearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateCyclopentasiloxane

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Other ingredients

Sorbeth-30Cetyl AlcoholCyclohexasiloxaneMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolDimethiconeAlcohol DenatHydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl EstersEthylhexyl TriazoneSodium PolyacrylateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneParfumTriethanolamineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDecyl GlucosideGalactoarabinanSodium Potassium Aluminum SilicateGlyceryl PolyacrylateEthylhexylglycerinCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractTrideceth-6Pentylene GlycolSodium HyaluronateSilicaTitanium DioxideLecithinPEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconePropylene GlycolXanthan GumEthyl Ascorbic AcidTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilHydroxyethylcelluloseRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenBenzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic AcidPropylparabenBenzoic Acid

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Isopropyl Isostearate

Light emollient/ester for silky feel; stable, O/W compatible, potentially comedogenic at high levels.

Glycerin

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Sorbeth-30

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Dimethicone

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters, synthetic oil for moisturizing/film/hair, low irritation, low comedogenicity

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Galactoarabinan

Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.

Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate

Powder bulker for matte finish. Potential comedogenic, limit usage in acne-prone formulations.

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Trideceth-6

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Silica

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Ethyl ascorbic acid, lipophilic Vit C derivative, antioxidant/whitening; more stable than L-AA, for oil phases

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

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%.

Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

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