esthemax Electrolyte Dewy 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. Water
2. Sodium Hyaluronate
3. Niacinamide
4. Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
5. * Cocos Nucifera Water
6. Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
7. Disodium EDTA
8. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
9. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
10. Glycerin
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Dipropylene Glycol
13. Cyclopentasiloxane
14. Magnesium Sulfate
15. Potassium Chloride
16. Sodium Chloride
17. Cyclohexasiloxane
18. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
19. 1,2-Hexanediol
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Allantoin
22. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
23. Dimethicone
24. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
25. Ceramide NP
26. Cholesterol
27. Glycine
28. Glutamic Acid
29. Lysine
30. Betaine
31. Serine
32. Sodium PCA
33. Sorbitol
34. Alanine
35. Arginine
36. Threonine
37. Proline

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTI-SEBUM

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract

CHELATING

Disodium EDTA

SKIN PROTECTING

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Other ingredients

* Cocos Nucifera WaterGlycerinButylene GlycolDipropylene GlycolCyclopentasiloxaneMagnesium SulfatePotassium ChlorideSodium ChlorideCyclohexasiloxaneAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolAllantoinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractDimethiconeChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCeramide NPCholesterolGlycineGlutamic AcidLysineBetaineSerineSodium PCASorbitolAlanineArginineThreonineProline

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Botanical extract for astringent and sebum control; mild irritation risk for sensitive skin at high concentrations.

* Cocos Nucifera Water

Not decoded yet

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract

Acerola fruit extract for brightening and care; high acidity, check pH compatibility

Disodium EDTA

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

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract

Bilberry fruit extract with polyphenols for soothing and skin protection, low concentration

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Potassium Chloride

Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

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%.

Dimethicone

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

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