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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. Aqua/Water/Eau
2. Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Glycerin
6. Isododecane
7. Cyclohexasiloxane
8. Butylene Glycol
9. Polyacrylamide
10. Pentylene Glycol
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Dimethicone
13. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
14. C13-14 Isoparaffin
15. Hydrogenated Lecithin
16. Cetyl Alcohol
17. Methyl Gluceth-20
18. Polysorbate 80
19. Bisabolol
20. Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
21. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
22. Carbomer
23. Caffeine
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Laureth-7
26. Parfum/Fragrance
27. Sodium Hydroxide
28. Disodium Edta
29. Adenosine
30. Faex/Yeast Extract/Extrait De Levure
31. Ectoin
32. O-Cymen- 5-Ol
33. Benzyl Salicylate
34. Limonene
35. Glucosyl Hesperidin
36. Lecithin
37. Alcohol
38. Alteromonas Ferment Extract
39. Hordeum Vulgare/Hordeum Vulgare Extract/Extrait D’Orge
40. Bht
41. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
42. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
43. Ethylhexylglycerin
44. Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
45. Citronellol
46. Citral
47. Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
48. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract
49. Maltodextrin
50. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
51. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
52. Xanthan Gum
53. Peg-8
54. Sorbic Acid
55. Farnesol
56. Caprylyl Glycol
57. Citric Acid
58. Sclerotium Gum
59. Tocopherol
60. Ascorbyl Palmitate
61. Ascorbic Acid
62. Fd&C Yellow No 5
63. Ci 42090

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Formulation view Hybrid emulsion with silicones and light esters for slip. Actants include caffeine, adenosine, and yeast for soothing. High silicone content ensures smoothness. Suited for dull, fatigued skin. Factory note: Balancing volatility with occlusion is key to the final feel.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneCyclopentasiloxaneIsododecaneCyclohexasiloxane

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

PolyacrylamidePentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolDimethiconeOctyldodecyl NeopentanoateC13-14 IsoparaffinHydrogenated LecithinCetyl AlcoholMethyl Gluceth-20Polysorbate 80BisabololHydrolyzed Soy ProteinAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerCarbomerCaffeineTocopheryl AcetateLaureth-7Parfum/FragranceSodium HydroxideDisodium EdtaAdenosineFaex/Yeast Extract/Extrait De LevureEctoinO-Cymen- 5-OlBenzyl SalicylateLimoneneGlucosyl HesperidinLecithinAlcoholAlteromonas Ferment ExtractHordeum Vulgare/Hordeum Vulgare Extract/Extrait D’OrgeBhtCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractEthylhexylglycerinPongamia Pinnata Seed ExtractCitronellolCitralAngelica Archangelica Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel ExtractMaltodextrinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractMagnesium Aluminum SilicateXanthan GumPeg-8Sorbic AcidFarnesolCaprylyl GlycolCitric AcidSclerotium GumTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateAscorbic AcidFd&C Yellow No 5Ci 42090

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane

Silicone modifier for smoothness; contains PEG, used for foam and cleansing, manage PEG residuals

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glycerin

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

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

Dimethicone

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

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium Edta

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Faex/Yeast Extract/Extrait De Levure

Not decoded yet

Ectoin

Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems

O-Cymen- 5-Ol

Not decoded yet

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Glucosyl Hesperidin

Flavonoid glycoside, antioxidant, improves circulation, non-irritating.

Lecithin

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

Alcohol

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

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Ferment filtrate with peptides/polysaccharides; skin conditioning, 1–3% typical; check preservative system.

Hordeum Vulgare/Hordeum Vulgare Extract/Extrait D’Orge

Not decoded yet

Bht

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract

Pongamia pinnata seed extract, plant-based skin conditioner; limited data, irritancy testing recommended.

Citronellol

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

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract

Not decoded yet

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Xanthan Gum

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

Peg-8

Not decoded yet

Sorbic Acid

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

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sclerotium Gum

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

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Fd&C Yellow No 5

Not decoded yet

Ci 42090

Acid Blue 9 lake; for coloring and brow tints. Non-permanent hair dye, watch for lake precipitation and batch shade variance.

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