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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. Dimethyl Isosorbide
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Glycerin
5. Pentylene Glycol
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
8. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
9. Phenyl Trimethicone
10. Octyldodecanol
11. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
12. Squalane
13. Phenylethyl Resorcinol
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Ceteth-10 Phosphate
16. Dicetyl Phosphate
17. Cetyl Palmitate
18. Caprylyl Glycol
19. Sorbitan Palmitate
20. Sclareolide
21. Polysorbate 60
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Hexylene Glycol
24. Bisabolol
25. Sorbitan Oleate
26. Disodium EDTA
27. Sodium Hydroxide
28. Sodium Hyaluronate
29. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Dimethyl Isosorbide

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Polyisobutene

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Other ingredients

Phenyl TrimethiconeOctyldodecanolPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractSqualanePhenylethyl ResorcinolPhenoxyethanolCeteth-10 PhosphateDicetyl PhosphateCetyl PalmitateCaprylyl GlycolSorbitan PalmitateSclareolidePolysorbate 60EthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolBisabololSorbitan OleateDisodium EDTASodium HydroxideSodium HyaluronateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glycerin

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Phenylethyl resorcinol, antioxidant/whitening at 0.1–1%; inhibits tyrosinase, watch compatibility with high-dose VC.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ceteth-10 Phosphate

Sodium/salt of ceteth-10 phosphate, gentle surfactant/emulsifier for rinse-off products; test compatibility with cationics.

Dicetyl Phosphate

Emulsifier and auxiliary surfactant for stable lotions; used at low levels in creams.

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sorbitan Palmitate

Non-ionic emulsifier, typically used in W/O or blending systems. Low toxicity, non-comedogenic.

Sclareolide

Gentle woody fragrance molecule for scent and skin conditioning; listed EU allergen

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Sorbitan Oleate

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

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

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