pure-bubbles Pure Bubbles Centella Face Moisturizer

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. Cetearyl Olivate
3. Sorbitan Olivate
4. Squalane
5. Ethoxydiglycol
6. Centella Asiatica Extract
7. Propanediol
8. Hydroxyethyl Urea
9. Ceramide NP
10. Ceramide AP
11. Ceramide EOP
12. Phytosphingosine
13. Cholesterol
14. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
15. Carbomer
16. Xanthan Gum
17. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
18. Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
19. Heptyl Undecylenate
20. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
21. Betaine
22. Niacinamide
23. Phenoxyethanol
24. Triethylene Glycol
25. Asiaticoside
26. Trehalose
27. Madecassic Acid
28. Sodium PCA
29. Asiatic Acid
30. Sodium Gluconate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains fragrance

Formulation view Oil-in-water emulsion incorporating multiple ceramides, phytosphingosine, and cholesterol to mimic skin lipid structure for barrier repair. Enriched with centella extract, tea polyphenols, and oat oil to soothe dry, compromised skin. Textured with carbomer and xanthan gum for a rich feel. Ideal for dry or barrier-impaired skin. Formulator's note: the combination of N3, AP, and EOP ceramides maximizes physiological barrier restoration, balancing hydration and repair with good stability.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl OlivateSqualane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

HUMECTANT

Ethoxydiglycol

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

HAIR CONDITIONING

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Other ingredients

Ceramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPPhytosphingosineCholesterolSodium Lauroyl LactylateCarbomerXanthan GumCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAvena Sativa Kernel OilHeptyl UndecylenateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerBetaineNiacinamidePhenoxyethanolTriethylene GlycolAsiaticosideTrehaloseMadecassic AcidSodium PCAAsiatic AcidSodium Gluconate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cetearyl Olivate

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

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Propanediol

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

Hydroxyethyl Urea

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

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Avena Sativa Kernel Oil

Oat kernel oil for skin conditioning; moisturizing, sensitive skin friendly

Heptyl Undecylenate

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Betaine

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

Niacinamide

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Triethylene Glycol

Polyol viscosity regulator and fragrance carrier at 5-15%; avoid excessive stacking with other glycols to manage viscosity.

Asiaticoside

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

Trehalose

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

Madecassic Acid

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Asiatic Acid

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

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

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