guinot Pure Balance Cream

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Talc
4. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
5. Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether
6. Caprylyl Methicone
7. Cyclomethicone
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Behentrimonium Chloride
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Peg-100 Stearate
12. Dimethicone
13. Sclerotium Gum
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Fragrance
16. Peg-60 Almond Glycerides
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Methylparaben
19. Triethanolamine
20. Glycerin
21. Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
22. Bht
23. Chlorhexidine Digluconate
24. Trisodium Edta
25. Zinc Gluconate
26. Ethylparaben
27. Butylparaben
28. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
29. Propylene Glycol
30. Limonene
31. Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
32. Isobutylparaben
33. Propylparaben
34. Geraniol
35. Xanthan Gum
36. Carbomer
37. Green 5
38. Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
39. Oleanolic Acid
40. Yellow 5
41. Sodium Methylparaben
42. Sodium Dehydroacetate
43. Sorbic Acid
44. Tetrasodium Edta

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains PEGContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasers

Formulation view Anhydrous-feel dry cream containing talc, modified starch, and volatile silicones for oil absorption. Thickened with carbomer and xanthan gum; zinc gluconate regulates sebum. Ideal for oily skin priming or daily control. Factory note: High inorganic powder load challenges emulsion stability, necessitating PPG-15 for spreadability; multiple preservatives require evaluation of residual and irritation risks.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ABRASIVE

Talc

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ppg-15 Stearyl EtherCyclomethiconeCetearyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl Methicone

Other ingredients

Behentrimonium ChlorideGlyceryl StearatePeg-100 StearateDimethiconeSclerotium GumPhenoxyethanolFragrancePeg-60 Almond GlyceridesCaprylyl GlycolMethylparabenTriethanolamineGlycerinFicus Carica Fruit ExtractBhtChlorhexidine DigluconateTrisodium EdtaZinc GluconateEthylparabenButylparabenButylphenyl MethylpropionalPropylene GlycolLimoneneHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeIsobutylparabenPropylparabenGeraniolXanthan GumCarbomerGreen 5Nordihydroguaiaretic AcidOleanolic AcidYellow 5Sodium MethylparabenSodium DehydroacetateSorbic AcidTetrasodium Edta

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether

PPG-15 stearyl ether emollient, improves spreadability; low-molecular PPG, slippery feel.

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Behentrimonium Chloride

Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Peg-60 Almond Glycerides

Gentle almond-based PEG emulsifier; good for sensitive skin, monitor PEG hydrolysis

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Glycerin

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

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Fig fruit extract, humectant with polysaccharides and enzymes for skin moisturizing

Bht

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Chlorhexidine Digluconate

Antimicrobial agent often in oral care or antiseptics; residual odor noted; long-term use may cause resistance or sensitivity.

Trisodium Edta

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Butylparaben

Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.

Isobutylparaben

Paraben preservative; used in combination, restricted usage

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Xanthan Gum

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Green 5

Coloring agent for green tones; use within regulatory limits, no specific incompatibilities.

Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Lipid peroxide scavenger, BHT alternative; low dose (0.1–0.25%), check photostability

Oleanolic Acid

Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

Sodium Methylparaben

Sodium Methylparaben preservative; restrict concentration, EU recommends V/12 limit, avoid in pregnancy

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Tetrasodium Edta

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

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