epique Moisture Infusion Toner

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. Propanediol
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
5. Glycerin
6. Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
7. Laminaria Digitata
8. Ethoxydiglycol
9. Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
10. Xanthan Gum
11. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
12. 1,2-Hexanediol
13. Sorbitan Isostearate
14. Butylene Glycol
15. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
16. PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
17. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18. Glyceryl Caprylate
19. BG
20. Citric Acid
21. Sodium Citrate
22. Sea Water
23. Hydrolyzed Algin
24. Phenethyl Alcohol
25. Sucrose
26. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
27. Fragrance
28. Phalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view A moisture-infusing product leveraging natural extracts. The base blends polyols for balanced feel, thickened by Xanthan Gum and Laminaria/Hydrolyzed Algin to create a gel-like texture. Includes fig and licorice root extracts for soothing. Emulsification uses Polyglyceryl esters and PEGs. Preservation relies on 1,2-Hexanediol and Phenethyl Alcohol. Suitable for those preferring clean, natural formulas with a light, hydrating finish; seaweed ingredients may impart a subtle marine character.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolFicus Carica Fruit ExtractEthoxydiglycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate

增稠剂，保湿剂，皮肤调理剂

Laminaria Digitata

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/TetradecanedioateXanthan GumCaprylhydroxamic Acid1,2-HexanediolSorbitan IsostearateButylene GlycolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlyceryl CaprylateBGCitric AcidSodium CitrateSea WaterHydrolyzed AlginPhenethyl AlcoholSucroseGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractFragrancePhalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Butylene Glycol

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

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Fig fruit extract, humectant with polysaccharides and enzymes for skin moisturizing

Glycerin

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

Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate

Ethoxydiglycol ester; humectant and emulsion stabilizer; low irritancy, aids thickening and conditioning.

Laminaria Digitata

Laminaria Digitata extract; natural thickener/humectant. Prone to oxidation/discoloration.

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate

Polyglyceryl-10 ester for conditioning hair and skin; mild, soap-free, suitable for emulsification systems.

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

BG

Butylene glycol; humectant and solvent. Low irritancy, common in water-in-oil and oil-in-water formulas.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sea Water

Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty

Hydrolyzed Algin

Hydrolyzed algin, water-soluble film former; boosts moisture retention, low viscosity contribution

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Phalaenopsis Amabilis Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

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