alkemie Snow White Wake-Up Shot
alkemie Alkemie Snow White Wake-Up Shot lists 28 ingredients on its label, 27 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.
- Aqua
- Isoamyl Cocoate
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Glycerin
- L-Arginine
- Cetyl Alcohol
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
- Jojoba Esters
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Cellulose Gum
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Polyglyceryl- 3 Beeswax
- Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
- Tocopherol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Xanthan Gum
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Parfum
- Citral
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view An oil phase of squalane and cocoa butter emulsified with glyceripol and ascorbyl glucoside creates a light, nourishing texture. PEG-free emulsifiers enhance clean-label appeal. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin. Factory view: squalane is oxidation-prone; the formulation requires a robust antioxidant system (e.g., tocopherol) and light-protective packaging to ensure shelf-life and ingredient stability.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- 皮肤调理剂
- Isoamyl CocoateL-Arginine
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholC10-18 TriglyceridesCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Other ingredients
Polyglyceryl-6 DistearateJojoba EstersMicrocrystalline CelluloseCellulose GumBenzyl AlcoholPolyglyceryl- 3 BeeswaxBixa Orellana Seed OilTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractMalpighia Glabra Fruit ExtractTocopherolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilXanthan GumTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateDehydroacetic AcidParfumCitralCitronellolGeraniolLimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isoamyl Cocoate | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| L-Arginine | 皮肤调理剂,pH调节剂,保湿剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| C10-18 Triglycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Japonica Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Jojoba Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose Gum | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyglyceryl- 3 Beeswax | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bixa Orellana Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Isoamyl Cocoate
- Light ester with high comedogenic risk; prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- L-Arginine
- L-Arginine, amphoteric amino acid for pH adjustment and skin conditioning; water-soluble, hygroscopic
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- C10-18 Triglycerides
- Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.
- Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; mild, PEG-free, good compatibility for cream systems.
- Jojoba Esters
- Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.
- Cellulose Gum
- Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Polyglyceryl- 3 Beeswax
- Not decoded yet
- Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
- Annatto seed oil containing carotenoids for emolliency and color; unstable, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants.
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
- Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.
- Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
- Acerola fruit extract for brightening and care; high acidity, check pH compatibility
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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