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. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Niacinamide
7. Diisostearyl Malate
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Polypropylsilsesquioxane
10. Panthenol
11. Cetearyl Olivate
12. Cetearyl Glucoside
13. Sorbitan Olivate
14. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
15. Lecithin
16. Carbomer
17. Arginine
18. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
19. Tocopherol
20. Retinal
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Adenosine
24. Sorbitan Isostearate
25. Sodium Lactate
26. Hydrolyzed Sponge
27. Disodium EDTA
28. Polysorbate 20
29. Ascorbic Acid
30. Glucose
31. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
32. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEG

Formulation view O/W emulsion using complex emulsifiers for stability. Active ingredients include retinal, niacinamide, and peptides for anti-aging and repair. Preserved with 1,2-hexanediol and ethylhexylglycerin. Factory observation: Retinal is oxygen-sensitive; the formula uses tocopherol as a sacrificial antioxidant, requiring strict degassing during filling.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholDiisostearyl Malate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

PolypropylsilsesquioxanePanthenolCetearyl OlivateCetearyl GlucosideSorbitan OlivateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerLecithinCarbomerArginineDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerTocopherolRetinalXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineSorbitan IsostearateSodium LactateHydrolyzed SpongeDisodium EDTAPolysorbate 20Ascorbic AcidGlucosePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Niacinamide

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Polypropylsilsesquioxane

Propylsilsesquioxane, volatile silicone film former; smooths, low occlusion, very low comedogenic risk

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Lecithin

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arginine

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Tocopherol

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

Retinal

Potent vitamin A aldehyde for cell turnover; low effective range 0.01-0.05%, unstable, avoid for pregnant users.

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Adenosine

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Hydrolyzed Sponge

Hydrolyzed sponge polysaccharide. Strong humectant, high molecular weight, low allergenicity. Good for dry skin; preserve.

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.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

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

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

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