philosophy Uplifting Miracle Worker Moisturizer

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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Glycerin
4. Pentylene Glycol
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Dimethicone
8. Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
9. Ceteareth-20
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
12. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
13. Squalane
14. Pullulan
15. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
16. Menthyl Lactate
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Polysorbate 60
19. Glucosyl Hesperidin
20. Parfum/Fragrance
21. Sorbitol
22. Sodium Hydroxide
23. Lecithin
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Cyclohexasiloxane
26. Cyclopentasiloxane
27. Hydrogenated Lecithin
28. Adenosine
29. Laminaria Digitata Extract
30. Secale Cereale Seed Extract
31. Verbena Officinalis Extract
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
34. Biosaccharide Gum-1
35. Citric Acid
36. Saccharide Isomerate
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Sodium Benzoate
39. Caprylyl Glycol
40. Chlorphenesin
41. Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre De Distomees
42. Limonene
43. Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
44. Linalool
45. Ethylhexylglycerin
46. Potassium Sorbate
47. Sorbic Acid
48. Glyceryl Caprylate
49. Salicylic Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Formulation view Light moisturizer with adenosine, seaweed extracts, and hyaluronic acid. Menthyl lactate provides a cooling sensation. Non-ionic emulsifier system ensures mildness. Suitable for daytime use and sensitive individuals. Observation: Balances hydration with light oils; the cooling agent enhances user experience but may over-stimulate highly sensitive skin.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene GlycolButyrospermum Parkii Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate

Other ingredients

Ceteareth-20PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerButyrospermum Parkii Butter ExtractSqualanePullulanAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerMenthyl LactateTocopheryl AcetatePolysorbate 60Glucosyl HesperidinParfum/FragranceSorbitolSodium HydroxideLecithinDisodium EDTACyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxaneHydrogenated LecithinAdenosineLaminaria Digitata ExtractSecale Cereale Seed ExtractVerbena Officinalis ExtractSodium HyaluronatePseudoalteromonas Ferment ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-1Citric AcidSaccharide IsomerateXanthan GumSodium BenzoateCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinSolum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre De DistomeesLimoneneHydrolyzed Yeast ProteinLinaloolEthylhexylglycerinPotassium SorbateSorbic AcidGlyceryl CaprylateSalicylic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glycerin

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Dimethicone

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

Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate

Mild nonionic emulsifier for W/O systems; moderate comedogenicity, monitor oil feel.

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Polysorbate 60

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

Glucosyl Hesperidin

Flavonoid glycoside, antioxidant, improves circulation, non-irritating.

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Sorbitol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Lecithin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Seaweed extract for skin protection; moderate concentration to avoid osmotic irritation.

Secale Cereale Seed Extract

Rye seed extract; can act as mild abrasive when powdered, primarily used for conditioning and bulking.

Verbena Officinalis Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract

Microbial ferment for humectancy and skin conditioning; gentle.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Citric Acid

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

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Solum Diatomeae/Diatomaceous Earth/Terre De Distomees

Mineral absorbent and filler; particle fineness critical to avoid dryness or friction irritation.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for moisture, anti-static, and barrier repair.

Linalool

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

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