Alastin restorative skin complex with trihex tm

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. Glycerin
3. Niacinamide
4. Isopropyl Palmitate
5. Polyacrylate-13
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
8. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
9. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
10. Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
11. Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
12. Acetyl Hexapeptide-38
13. Octapeptide-45
14. Swertia Chirata Extract
15. Magnolol
16. Ornithine
17. Ceramide AP
18. Ceramide NP
19. Ergothioneine
20. Dunaliella Salina Extract
21. Phytosterols
22. Phospholipids
23. Glycolipids
24. Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
25. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
26. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
27. Stearic Acid
28. Betaine
29. Squalane
30. Lecithin
31. Caprylyl Methicone
32. Disodium EDTA
33. Polysorbate 20
34. Tocopherol
35. Caprylyl Glycol
36. Glyceryl Caprylate
37. Pentylene Glycol
38. Oleic Acid
39. Palmitic Acid
40. Hexylene Glycol
41. Propanediol
42. Polyisobutene
43. Potassium Sorbate
44. Levulinic Acid
45. Sodium Hydroxide
46. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
47. P-Anisic Acid
48. Sorbitan Isostearate
49. Ethylhexylglycerin
50. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragrance

Formulation view Biomimetic formula with ceramides, phytosterols, and phospholipids. Includes niacinamide, peptides, and ergothioneine with glycerin. Uses amino acid emulsifiers and polyols. Best for compromised or sensitive skin. Factory view: Lipid ratios must mimic skin structure for optimal permeation.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

BINDING

Isopropyl Palmitate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Other ingredients

Polyacrylate-13Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl HydroxythreoninePalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 DiaminohydroxybutyrateAcetyl Hexapeptide-38Octapeptide-45Swertia Chirata ExtractMagnololOrnithineCeramide APCeramide NPErgothioneineDunaliella Salina ExtractPhytosterolsPhospholipidsGlycolipidsTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium Stearoyl GlutamateStearic AcidBetaineSqualaneLecithinCaprylyl MethiconeDisodium EDTAPolysorbate 20TocopherolCaprylyl GlycolGlyceryl CaprylatePentylene GlycolOleic AcidPalmitic AcidHexylene GlycolPropanediolPolyisobutenePotassium SorbateLevulinic AcidSodium HydroxideHelianthus Annuus Seed OilP-Anisic AcidSorbitan IsostearateEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Niacinamide

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

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Peptide for elasticity; use per vendor specs. No public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate

Palmitoyl dipeptide derivative, often paired with carnosine for anti-glycation; skin conditioning and antioxidant.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-38

Not decoded yet

Octapeptide-45

Not decoded yet

Swertia Chirata Extract

Botanical humectant extract containing alkaloids; monitor irritation at high levels or in sensitive users.

Magnolol

Magnolia polyphenol with antioxidant and whitening activity; low water solubility, requires solubilizers or encapsulation.

Ornithine

Amino acid derivative for keratolytic and humectant effects; used at low levels, minimal irritation

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide NP

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

Ergothioneine

Ergothioneine, potent antioxidant; 0.01–0.1%, water-soluble, synergizes with Vit C/E.

Dunaliella Salina Extract

Microalgal extract used as a skin conditioning agent for soothing and barrier support; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Glycolipids

Cell membrane lipids mimicking skin barrier structure; used in repair formulations and biomimetic membranes

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Tremella extract; strong humectant and antioxidant; water-soluble, suitable for anti-aging.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Betaine

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Lecithin

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

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Disodium EDTA

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Tocopherol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Propanediol

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

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Levulinic Acid

Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

P-Anisic Acid

Fragrance/preservative booster; odorous, low usage, patch test recommended

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

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