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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. Glycerin
3. Dipropylene Glycol
4. Niacinamide
5. Benzyl Glycol
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
8. Chondrus Crispus Powder
9. Cellulose Gum
10. PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Panthenol
13. Dextrin
14. Raspberry Ketone
15. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
16. Fragrance
17. Adenosine
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Allantoin
21. Tocopheryl Acetate
22. Potassium Hydroxide
23. Carbon
24. 1,2-Hexanediol
25. Salicylic Acid
26. Lactic Acid
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Glycolic Acid
29. Phenoxyethanol
30. Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
31. Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract
32. Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
33. Freesia Refracta Extract
34. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
35. Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
36. Gold

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaBenzyl Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

BINDING

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

ABRASIVE

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Other ingredients

Cellulose GumPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilEthylhexylglycerinPanthenolDextrinRaspberry KetoneDipotassium GlycyrrhizateFragranceAdenosineDisodium EDTAXanthan GumAllantoinTocopheryl AcetatePotassium HydroxideCarbon1,2-HexanediolSalicylic AcidLactic AcidSodium HyaluronateGlycolic AcidPhenoxyethanolLavandula Angustifolia ExtractMonarda Didyma Leaf ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractFreesia Refracta ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf ExtractGold

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Niacinamide

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

Benzyl Glycol

Solvent and viscosity regulator; aids solubility of actives, slight preservative boost

Butylene Glycol

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

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum

Locust bean gum thickener/emulsifier; viscous at high levels, check batch consistency.

Chondrus Crispus Powder

Seaweed powder for gentle physical exfoliation; absorbs water; for scrubs and care, no chemical irritation.

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Panthenol

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

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Raspberry Ketone

Natural raspberry ketone; acts as fragrance and skin conditioning agent; often added in trace amounts for specific claims.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Adenosine

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Carbon

Not decoded yet

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Salicylic Acid

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.

Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract

Bee balm leaf extract with menthol; cooling effect, high concentration may irritate sensitive skin

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.

Freesia Refracta Extract

Freesia extract for skin conditioning; phenol-rich, moderate concentration to avoid mild irritation.

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%.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract

Chamomile extract, known for soothing and anti-inflammatory; caution for those with plant allergies.

Gold

Gold in nano or microparticle form, for coloring and slip; usage restricted by regulations

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