physicians-formula Physicians Formula The Perfect Matcha 3-In-1 Melting Cleansing Balm
physicians-formula Physicians Formula The Perfect Matcha 3-In-1 Melting Cleansing Balm lists 25 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
- PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate
- PEG-10 Isostearate
- Polyethylene
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder*
- Phyllostachys Edulis Shoot Water**
- Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract***
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Water/Eau
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate
- Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
- Butylene Glycol
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Hexylene Glycol
- Maltodextrin
- Yellow 5
- Blue 1
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbeth-30 TetraoleatePEG-10 Isostearate
- ABRASIVE
- Polyethylene
- 香精
- Fragrance/Parfum
- 溶剂
- Water/Eau
Other ingredients
PEG-5 Glyceryl TriisostearateCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder*Phyllostachys Edulis Shoot Water**Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract***PhenoxyethanolSorbitan SesquioleatePolyglyceryl-10 OleateButylene GlycolLactic AcidSodium BenzoateCaprylyl GlycolPotassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolMaltodextrinYellow 5Blue 1
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-10 Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phyllostachys Edulis Shoot Water** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract*** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sorbitan Sesquioleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 5 | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
- Non-ionic polyol ester emulsifier; gentle, used in O/W systems to improve emulsion stability of oils
- PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-10 Isostearate
- Iso-stearic PEG-10 ester, O/W emulsifier and solubilizer for shampoos and body wash; watch PEG hydrolysis and microbial risk
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder*
- Not decoded yet
- Phyllostachys Edulis Shoot Water**
- Not decoded yet
- Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract***
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.
- Water/Eau
- Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sorbitan Sesquioleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers
- Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
- Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulations
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- 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
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- Yellow 5
- Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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