stubborn-cosmetics Stubborn Cosmetics Face Cuddle Moisturizer

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. Clitoria Ternatea Flower Infusion
2. Niacinamide
3. Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
4. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
5. Cetearyl Olivate
6. Behenyl Alcohol
7. Panthenol
8. Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
9. Propanediol
10. Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
11. Sorbitan Olivate
12. Isoamyl Laurate
13. Superoxide Dismutase
14. Glycerin
15. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
16. Cetyl Alcohol
17. Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
18. Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
19. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
20. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Matricaria Recutita Flower Extract
23. Gluconolactone
24. Tocopherol
25. Allantoin
26. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Avena Sativa Kernel Protein
28. Beta-Glucan
29. Oryza Sativa Powder
30. Glyceryl Caprylate
31. Xanthan Gum
32. Acacia Gum
33. Sodium Levulinate
34. Sodium Anisate
35. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
36. Potassium Sorbate
37. Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
38. Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
39. Geranium Maculatum Extract
40. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
41. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN PROTECTING

Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl OlivateCamellia Japonica Seed Oil

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Clitoria Ternatea Flower InfusionCaprylic Capric TriglycerideSorbitan OlivateIsoamyl LaurateSuperoxide DismutaseGlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateCetyl AlcoholPalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl HydroxythreoninePalmitoyl Dipeptide-5 DiaminohydroxybutyrateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38Sodium HyaluronateMatricaria Recutita Flower ExtractGluconolactoneTocopherolAllantoinHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateAvena Sativa Kernel ProteinBeta-GlucanOryza Sativa PowderGlyceryl CaprylateXanthan GumAcacia GumSodium LevulinateSodium AnisateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetatePotassium SorbateCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractMentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractGeranium Maculatum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower ExtractCitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Clitoria Ternatea Flower Infusion

Not decoded yet

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil

Passiflora incarnata seed oil rich in linoleic acid; for skin protection and emollience; high levels may irritate sensitive skin, dilute for use.

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Caprylic Capric Triglyceride

Vegetable-derived ester, light moisturizer; not mineral oil, low comedogenic, suits oily skin, stable at high temps

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Isoamyl Laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Glycerin

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate

Palmitoyl dipeptide derivative, often paired with carnosine for anti-glycation; skin conditioning and antioxidant.

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Matricaria Recutita Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Tocopherol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Avena Sativa Kernel Protein

Oat kernel protein; film former for hair/skin; soothing for sensitive skin; protein allergen risk, high levels may be sticky

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Oryza Sativa Powder

Rice powder bulking/absorbent; fine grinding needed for powder or gel systems.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Xanthan Gum

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

Acacia Gum

Not decoded yet

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

Sodium Anisate

Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for conditioning; note extraction impact on active retention

Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Spearmint extract for cooling and fragrance; contains essential oils, use low in sensitive skin.

Geranium Maculatum Extract

Geranium extract for toning; botanical actives, watch batch variation and potential allergenicity.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract

Bitter orange flower extract for soothing and fresh feel; contains fragrance allergens, potential sensitizer

Citric Acid

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

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