gallinee GALLINÉE Prebiotic Face Foaming Cleanser

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. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
2. Aqua
3. Arginine
4. Behenyl Alcohol
5. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
6. Caprylyl Glycol
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Cetearyl Glucoside
9. Cetyl Alcohol
10. Decyl Oleate
11. Ethylhexylglycerin
12. Glycerin
13. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
14. Inulin
15. Isohexadecane
16. Kaolin
17. Lactic Acid
18. Limonene
19. Maris Sal
20. Olea Europaea Seed Powder
21. Panthenol
22. Perfume
23. Polysorbate 80
24. Propanediol
25. Silica
26. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
27. Sodium Hydroxide
28. Sorbitan Oleate
29. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
30. Tocopherol
31. Tocopheryl Acetate
32. Xanthan Gum
33. Zinc Pca
34. Citric Acid
35. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
36. Lauryl Glucoside
37. Sodium Benzoate
38. Sodium Chloride
39. Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
40. Sorbic Acid
41. Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
42. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
43. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
44. Capryloyl Glycine
45. Carbomer
46. Dicaprylyl Ether
47. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
48. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
49. Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
50. Isopropyl Palmitate
51. Lactobacillus
52. Maltodextrin
53. Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
54. Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
55. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
56. Sucrose Stearate
57. Undecylenoyl Glycine

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains PEG

Key ingredients

CLEANSING

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTISTATIC

Arginine

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

CHELATING

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

DEODORANT

Caprylyl Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetearyl Glucoside

Other ingredients

Cetyl AlcoholDecyl OleateEthylhexylglycerinGlycerinHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateInulinIsohexadecaneKaolinLactic AcidLimoneneMaris SalOlea Europaea Seed PowderPanthenolPerfumePolysorbate 80PropanediolSilicaSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium HydroxideSorbitan OleateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateXanthan GumZinc PcaCitric AcidCocamidopropyl BetaineLauryl GlucosideSodium BenzoateSodium ChlorideSodium Lauryl Glucose CarboxylateSorbic AcidStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCapryloyl GlycineCarbomerDicaprylyl EtherEthylhexyl SalicylateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateHydrogenated Coconut OilIsopropyl PalmitateLactobacillusMaltodextrinMyrtus Communis Leaf ExtractPolymnia Sonchifolia Root JuicePotassium Cetyl PhosphateSucrose StearateUndecylenoyl Glycine

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Ingredients explained

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Arginine

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Decyl Oleate

Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.

Inulin

Plant fiber/prebiotic for moisturizing; fully dissolve to avoid crystallization

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Lactic Acid

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Maris Sal

Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.

Olea Europaea Seed Powder

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

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

Perfume

Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Propanediol

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Tocopherol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Zinc Pca

Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization

Citric Acid

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Lauryl Glucoside

Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate

Gluconate carboxylate anionic surfactant, mild cleanser; good for sensitive formulations.

Sorbic Acid

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

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Film former and opacifier for powder makeup; some batches contain sensitizing monomers.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Capryloyl Glycine

Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Hydrogenated Coconut Oil

Saturated fat, high occlusion; high melting point, heavy feel, avoid on oily skin.

Isopropyl Palmitate

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

Lactobacillus

Lactobacillus derivatives for skin conditioning; verify fermentation purity and safety.

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice

Jerusalem artichoke root juice, rich in polysaccharides, moisturiser; natural, prone to spoilage, needs preservatives

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Undecylenoyl Glycine

Amino acid surfactant and sebum regulator for gentle cleansing of hair and skin.

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