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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. Dimethicone
3. Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. PEG-8
6. Alcohol Denat
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Glycerin
9. Dimethiconol
10. Polyethylene
11. Xanthan Gum
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Benzophenone-4
14. Bifida Ferment Lysate
15. Ptfe
16. Caprylyl Glycol
17. 1,2-Hexanediol
18. Propylene Glycol
19. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
20. Squalane
21. Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
22. Disodium EDTA
23. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
24. Parfum/Fragrance
25. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Adenosine
28. Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice
29. Lecithin
30. Polysorbate 60
31. Alcohol
32. Tocopherol
33. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
34. Silica
35. Hydrolyzed Soy Flour
36. Citric Acid
37. Sodium Phosphate
38. BHT
39. Sodium Chloride
40. Ascorbyl Palmitate
41. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
42. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
43. Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
44. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
45. Bacillus Ferment
46. Linalool
47. Sodium Benzoate
48. Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
49. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract
50. Maltodextrin
51. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
52. Trisodium EDTA
53. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
54. Acetic Acid
55. Potassium Chloride
56. Potassium Phosphate
57. Ascorbic Acid
58. Lactic Acid
59. Sclerotium Gum
60. Plankton Extract
61. Micrococcus Lysate
62. Sorbic Acid
63. Retinyl Palmitate
64. Titanium Dioxide
65. Mica

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/EauAlcohol Denat

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeDimethiconol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneCyclopentasiloxane

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

PEG-8PolyethyleneXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolBenzophenone-4Bifida Ferment LysatePtfeCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolPropylene GlycolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSqualanePlantago Lanceolata Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTACaprylic/Capric TriglycerideParfum/FragranceSilica Dimethyl SilylateSodium HydroxideAdenosinePhysalis Pubescens Fruit JuiceLecithinPolysorbate 60AlcoholTocopherolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSilicaHydrolyzed Soy FlourCitric AcidSodium PhosphateBHTSodium ChlorideAscorbyl PalmitateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractPongamia Pinnata Seed ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractBacillus FermentLinaloolSodium BenzoateAngelica Archangelica Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel ExtractMaltodextrinHydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinTrisodium EDTAMagnesium Aluminum SilicateAcetic AcidPotassium ChloridePotassium PhosphateAscorbic AcidLactic AcidSclerotium GumPlankton ExtractMicrococcus LysateSorbic AcidRetinyl PalmitateTitanium DioxideMica

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Dimethicone

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

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.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

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

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Xanthan Gum

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Benzophenone-4

Not decoded yet

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Ptfe

PTFE as insoluble filler; inert and non-allergenic, but control particle size to avoid physical irritation

Caprylyl Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract

Plantain leaf extract for antimicrobial and astringent use; plant extract with variable potency, patch test for sensitive skin.

Disodium EDTA

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Parfum/Fragrance

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

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Adenosine

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

Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice

Physalis fruit juice containing organic acids for hair and skin conditioning; high concentration or low pH may cause stinging.

Lecithin

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Alcohol

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

Tocopherol

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Silica

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

Hydrolyzed Soy Flour

Soy-derived peptide humectant for skin conditioning; caution for soy allergies.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

BHT

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

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.

Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract

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

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Bacillus Ferment

Bacillus ferment extract; skin conditioner with peptides; verify sterile specs and endotoxin levels

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Peptide conditioning agent; control pH to prevent degradation, used in hair and skin care.

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

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

Acetic Acid

Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products

Potassium Chloride

Viscosity modifier for gels and shampoos; high concentrations may cause local stinging.

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

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.

Lactic Acid

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

Sclerotium Gum

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

Plankton Extract

Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.

Micrococcus Lysate

Micrococcus ferment lysate with peptides/metabolites; low concentration skin conditioner, ensure sterile process.

Sorbic Acid

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

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