mizon Water Volume Ex 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. Glycerin
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Cyclohexasiloxane
6. Alcohol
7. Glycereth-26
8. 1,2-Hexanediol
9. Dimethicone
10. Sodium Hyaluronate
11. Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
12. Algae Extract
13. Isomalt
14. Lecithin
15. Lactic Acid
16. Sodium Benzoate
17. Sodium Carrageenan
18. Maris Sal
19. Silica
20. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
21. Salicornia Herbacea Extract
22. Inci Name
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. Potassium Hydroxide
25. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
26. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
27. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
28. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
29. Beta-Glucan
30. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
31. Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract
32. Ocimum Basilicum Extract
33. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
34. Glacier Water
35. Sea Water
36. Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
37. Biosaccharide Gum-1
38. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
39. Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
40. Betaine
41. Sodium PCA
42. Sorbitol
43. Serine
44. Glycine
45. Glutamic Acid
46. Alanine
47. Lysine
48. Arginine
49. Threonine
50. Proline
51. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view This lightweight cream uses volatile silicones and alcohol for a quick-dry finish, combined with humectants. Key actives include moringa and algae extracts, supported by beta-glucan and botanicals for soothing. Factory view: the volatile alcohol and silicones create a strong film; humectant balance is crucial to prevent dryness. Standardization of plant extracts is key. Suitable for oily skin in summer; sensitive skin should patch-test first.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

Other ingredients

DimethiconeSodium HyaluronateMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractAlgae ExtractIsomaltLecithinLactic AcidSodium BenzoateSodium CarrageenanMaris SalSilicaCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSalicornia Herbacea ExtractInci NameAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPotassium HydroxideHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilRosa Damascena Flower OilBeta-GlucanHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractCitrullus Vulgaris Fruit ExtractOcimum Basilicum ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractGlacier WaterSea WaterBetula Platyphylla Japonica JuiceBiosaccharide Gum-1Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractBroussonetia Kazinoki Root ExtractBetaineSodium PCASorbitolSerineGlycineGlutamic AcidAlanineLysineArginineThreonineProlineDisodium 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

Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Dimethicone

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants for skin conditioning; natural extract, watch batch consistency

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Carrageenan

Seaweed-derived thickener and stabilizer, 0.5-1.5% adjusts viscosity; sensitive to ions, test compatibility with cationic surfactants.

Maris Sal

Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Sea spinach extract rich in polysaccharides and minerals; primarily for soothing and skin conditioning.

Inci Name

Not decoded yet

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract

Watermelon fruit extract, humectant and conditioner; contains sugars, high levels may invite microbial growth

Ocimum Basilicum Extract

Basil extract for antioxidant and conditioning; contains essential oil components, may sensitize at high levels or with allergens.

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Glacier Water

Glacier water; serves as a high-mineral solvent or humectant; provides specific mineral profile without active function.

Sea Water

Natural ingredient with salts; acts as solvent or humectant, high salt content may feel gritty

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice

Birch juice NMF 0.5-5%; aqueous, check preservatives & sugars

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract

Korotsubi (Kazinka) root extract containing piperidylammonium chloride, used for soothing.

Betaine

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

Sodium PCA

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Disodium EDTA

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

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