Sappho Essential Foundation ingredients list
Sappho Sappho Essential Foundation ingredients list lists 26 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Ethyl Alcohol
- Aspalathus Linearis Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Extract
- Camellia Sinensis
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Caprylic/CapricTriglycerides
- Polyglyceryl-2 stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Shea Butter
- Xantham Gum
- Sclerotium Gum
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Boswellia Carteri
- Cistus Ladaniferus Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis
- Tocopherol
- Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
- Jojoba esters
- Matricaria Chamomilla
- Titanium Dioxide
- CI 77491
- CI 77499
- Chamomile
Highlights
Contains alcoholContains essential oilsContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAspalathus Linearis ExtractCalendula Officinalis Extract
- 溶剂
- Ethyl Alcohol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlyceryl StearateStearyl Alcohol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-2 stearate
Other ingredients
Camellia SinensisCaprylic/CapricTriglyceridesShea ButterXantham GumSclerotium GumDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilLavandula Angustifolia OilBoswellia CarteriCistus Ladaniferus OilAnthemis NobilisTocopherolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oilJojoba estersMatricaria ChamomillaTitanium DioxideCI 77491CI 77499Chamomile
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 溶剂, 渗透促进剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Aspalathus Linearis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/CapricTriglycerides | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyglyceryl-2 stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Shea Butter | 乳化剂,皮肤调理剂,保湿剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Xantham Gum | 增稠剂, 稳定剂, 凝胶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sclerotium Gum | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Boswellia Carteri | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cistus Ladaniferus Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Anthemis Nobilis | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Jojoba esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Matricaria Chamomilla | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| CI 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| CI 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
| Chamomile | 皮肤调理剂,舒缓剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Ethyl Alcohol
- Ethanol as solvent, penetration enhancer, and preservative booster; high levels can dry skin, use caution for sensitive types
- Aspalathus Linearis Extract
- Rooibos tea extract with high antioxidant capacity; soothing, no known irritation
- Calendula Officinalis Extract
- Calendula extract; antioxidant, potential allergen at high doses
- Camellia Sinensis
- Not decoded yet
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Caprylic/CapricTriglycerides
- Not decoded yet
- Polyglyceryl-2 stearate
- Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier; mild, non-ionic, suitable for O/W emulsions with good stability.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Shea Butter
- Natural butter providing emollient and occlusive moisturizing; used as emollient and emulsifier.
- Xantham Gum
- Natural thickener and stabilizer; gel former, watch compatibility with electrolytes to prevent clarification loss
- Sclerotium Gum
- Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
- Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.
- Boswellia Carteri
- Not decoded yet
- Cistus Ladaniferus Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Anthemis Nobilis
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.
- Jojoba esters
- Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.
- Matricaria Chamomilla
- Not decoded yet
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- CI 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- CI 77499
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.
- Chamomile
- Plant soothing conditioner; caution for ragweed/chamomile sensitive users
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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