botanity Makiol Sebum Serum

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. C13-16 Isoparaffin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Glycereth-26
7. Heptyl Undecylenate
8. Propanediol
9. Betaine
10. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
11. Magnolol
12. Honokiol
13. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
14. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
15. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
16. Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
17. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
18. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
19. Centella Asiatica Extract
20. Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
21. Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
22. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
23. Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
24. Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
25. Helianthus Annuus Extract
26. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
27. Madecassic Acid
28. Asiaticoside
29. Asiatic Acid
30. Madecassoside
31. Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
32. Silica
33. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
34. Glyceryl Stearate
35. Steareth-100
36. Hydroxyethyl Urea
37. Tromethamine
38. Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
39. Vinyl Dimethicone
40. Sodium Citrate
41. Trehalose
42. Allantoin
43. Disodium EDTA
44. Citric Acid
45. Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
46. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
47. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains silicones

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

C13-16 IsoparaffinPropanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Heptyl Undecylenate

Other ingredients

BetaineAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractMagnololHonokiolMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractSophora Flavescens Root ExtractPerilla Frutescens Leaf ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractChrysanthemum Zawadskii ExtractAzadirachta Indica Leaf ExtractHelianthus Annuus ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMadecassic AcidAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidMadecassosidePolyglyceryl-6 StearateSilicaPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Glyceryl StearateSteareth-100Hydroxyethyl UreaTromethaminePolyglyceryl-6 BehenateVinyl DimethiconeSodium CitrateTrehaloseAllantoinDisodium EDTACitric AcidHydrogenated PhosphatidylcholineCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

C13-16 Isoparaffin

Lightweight isoparaffinic solvent for degreasing and texture adjustment; inert solvent, no inherent allergenicity, but may impact skin barrier with prolonged heavy use.

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Heptyl Undecylenate

Heptyl undecylenate, light emollient ester; fresh feel, non-greasy, low comedogenic risk

Propanediol

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

Betaine

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Magnolol

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

Honokiol

Magnolol, a natural phenol; offers antioxidant and whitening effects; can be mildly irritating at high concentrations.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Plant leaf extract containing essential oils for skin conditioning and soothing; dilute concentrated extracts to avoid irritation.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea buckthorn fruit extract for skin conditioning; stable at low levels, check phototoxicity at high doses.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Sophora Flavescens Root Extract

Sophora root extract containing matrine, used for oil control and antimicrobial benefits.

Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract

Perilla leaf extract containing perillal, providing fragrance and mild soothing effects.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract

Chrysanthemum extract; antioxidant and soothing, used at low levels

Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract

Neem leaf extract; skin conditioning and antioxidant properties; note botanical extract variability.

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Sunflower extract; oleic/vit E rich; emollient, low irrit, good for dry skin, no pub comed data

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic

Silica

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

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Steareth-100

Not decoded yet

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Potent humectant and conditioner; high penetration, used for skin hydration and hair care

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Non-ionic emulsifier for stabilizing O/W systems; gentle.

Vinyl Dimethicone

Silicone viscosity modifier at 0.5–5%; provides smooth feel, non-comedogenic

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Disodium EDTA

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

Citric Acid

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

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, bio-mimetic emulsifier; gentle emulsifier and skin conditioner, suitable for liposomal systems.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

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