pixi Hydrating Milky Makeup Remover

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. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Bifida Ferment Lysate
6. Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
7. Avena Strigosa Seed Extract
8. Salix Alba Bark Extract
9. Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
10. Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
11. Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
12. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
13. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
14. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
15. Potassium Sorbate
16. Citric Acid
17. Sodium Chloride
18. Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
19. Glycerin
20. Allantoin
21. Lecithin
22. Butylene Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoateCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-HexanediolBifida Ferment LysateAvena Strigosa Seed Extract

ASTRINGENT

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Other ingredients

Origanum Vulgare Leaf ExtractChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPotassium SorbateCitric AcidSodium ChlorideSorbeth-30 TetraoleateGlycerinAllantoinLecithinButylene Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Bifida Ferment Lysate

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

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract

Coconut fruit extract at 0.1–5%; moisturizing, caution for oily skin at high levels

Avena Strigosa Seed Extract

Oat seed extract; rich in beta-glucan; hydration and sensitive skin soothing; water-soluble barrier repair

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Oregano extract with antimicrobial properties; high doses may irritate.

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract

Plant leaf extract containing essential oils for skin conditioning and soothing; dilute concentrated extracts to avoid irritation.

Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract

Ferment extract with amino acids and peptides for skin conditioning; monitor microbial stability and watch for allergens.

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

Non-ionic polyol ester emulsifier; gentle, used in O/W systems to improve emulsion stability of oils

Glycerin

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Lecithin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

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