tosowoong Propolis Sparkle Ampoule

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. Propolis Extract
2. Water
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Glycereth-26
6. Honey Extract
7. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
8. Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
9. Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
10. Hydrogenated Lecithin
11. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
12. Pvm/Ma Copolymer
13. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
14. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
15. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
16. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
17. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
18. Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
19. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
20. Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
21. Peg-2M
22. Sucrose Distearate
23. Polyglutamic Acid
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Dimethicone
26. Betaine
27. Tromethamine
28. Disodium Edta
29. Phenoxyethanol
30. Chlorphenesin
31. 1,2-Hexanediol
32. Caprylyl Glycol
33. Ethylhexylglycerin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains silicones

Formulation view Water-based ampoule with propolis as lead active, glycerin moisturizer, and various plant extracts. Acrylate polymer thickens; multiple essential oils included. For skin needing regulation; factory view notes high essential oil load and propolis content requiring strict photosensitivity and sensitization risk control.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Propolis ExtractArtemisia Vulgaris ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root Extract

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26Honey Extract

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Coptis Chinensis Root ExtractHydrogenated LecithinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPvm/Ma CopolymerGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilPinus Sylvestris Leaf OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPeg-2MSucrose DistearatePolyglutamic AcidXanthan GumDimethiconeBetaineTromethamineDisodium EdtaPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin

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Ingredients explained

Propolis Extract

Propolis extract for antimicrobial care; complex composition, potential allergy risk.

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

Glycereth-26

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

Honey Extract

Humectant and skin conditioning agent; hygroscopic, sensitive to pH.

Artemisia Vulgaris Extract

Herbal extract rich in volatile essential oils for skin conditioning; check sensitization potential at high levels

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.

Coptis Chinensis Root Extract

Antioxidant/soothing herb; low concentration usage, yellow color, high dose may be irritating

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Pvm/Ma Copolymer

Film former at 1–5%; for styling/hair care, provides lasting effect

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil

Pine leaf oil, woody scent; contains peroxides and monoterpenes, may irritate sensitive skin, add at low temps and control total load.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Peg-2M

Polyethylene glycol 2000 used to control viscosity and stabilize emulsions; hygroscopic, requires preservative compatibility.

Sucrose Distearate

Nonionic emulsifier and emollient at 1–3%; biodegradable, low irritancy, for mild cleansing and emulsions

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Xanthan Gum

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

Dimethicone

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

Betaine

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Disodium Edta

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

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