dermelect Microfacial Exfoliating Mask

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. Kaolin
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Cetyl Alcohol
5. Pumice
6. PEG-40 Stearate
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. PEG-100 Stearate
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Persea Gratissima Oil
11. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
12. Dimethicone
13. Titanium Dioxide
14. Lactic Acid
15. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Salicylic Acid
18. Cocos Nucifera Oil
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Disodium EDTA
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
24. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
25. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
26. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
27. Limonene
28. Linalool
29. Citral

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ABRASIVE

KaolinPumice

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-40 Stearate

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolPersea Gratissima OilC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDimethiconeTitanium DioxideLactic AcidTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopheryl AcetateSalicylic AcidCocos Nucifera OilXanthan GumDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilLimoneneLinaloolCitral

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Kaolin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Pumice

Inorganic abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size critical to avoid damage.

PEG-40 Stearate

Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Butylene Glycol

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

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Lactic Acid

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Salicylic Acid

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

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Xanthan Gum

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

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