derma-e Derma E Ester C Cleanser
derma-e Derma E Ester C Cleanser lists 15 ingredients on its label, 14 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view An antioxidant-focused cleanser using mild decyl glucoside and amphoteric surfactants. It features potent antioxidants like alpha-lipoic acid and ascorbyl palmitate, combined with horsetail and horse chestnut extracts. The formula is buffered to a slightly acidic pH. Factory observation indicates that lipid-soluble Vitamin C esters are unstable in aqueous systems, demanding high-quality light and gas barrier packaging, with early use recommended after opening.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Purified Water
- CLEANSING
- Decyl GlucosideCocamidopropylamine Oxide
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Dimethyl Mea
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Thioctic AcidAscorbyl Palmitate
Other ingredients
Equisetum Arvense ExtractAesculus Hippocastanum Seed ExtractCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract*Hydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateGluconolactoneSodium BenzoateFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropylamine Oxide | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethyl Mea | BUFFERING · 限制 III/62 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Thioctic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT | — | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Equisetum Arvense Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Purified Water
- Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
- Cationic/Amphoteric surfactant, foaming/conditioning; allergenic at high levels, blends with anions.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dimethyl Mea
- Dimethyl ethylenediamine, weak base buffer; adjusts pH to slightly acidic, strict concentration control
- Thioctic Acid
- Alpha-lipoic acid; potent antioxidant; poor water solubility, often used as ester derivatives
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity
- Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
- Horse chestnut seed extract for skin care; soothing, used in circulation products
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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