missha Glow Skin Balm

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. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Hydrogenated Poly
4. Squalane
5. Glycerin
6. Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
7. Shea Butter
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Niacinamide
10. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
13. Cyclopentasiloxane
14. Synthetic Beeswax
15. PEG-40 Stearate
16. 1,2-Hexanediol
17. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
18. Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
19. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
20. Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
21. Eclipta Prostrata Extract
22. Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
23. Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
24. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
25. Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
26. Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
27. Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
28. Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil
29. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
30. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
31. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
34. Xylitol
35. Hydrolyzed Collagen
36. Water
37. Cyclohexasiloxane
38. PEG-100 Stearate
39. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
40. Dimethicone
41. PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
42. Caprylyl Glycol
43. Polyacrylamide
44. C13-14 Isoparaffin
45. Sodium Polyacrylate
46. Copernicia Cerifera Wax
47. Tocopheryl Acetate
48. Ethylhexyl Cocoate
49. Ethylhexylglycerin
50. Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
51. Laureth-7
52. PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
53. Polysorbate 20
54. Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
55. Tocopherol
56. Xylitylglucoside
57. Anhydroxylitol
58. Hydrogenated Lecithin
59. Glucose
60. Glycine
61. Serine
62. Glutamic Acid
63. Ceramide NP
64. Aspartic Acid
65. Leucine
66. Alanine
67. Lysine
68. Arginine
69. Tyrosine
70. Phenylalanine
71. Proline
72. Threonine
73. Valine
74. Isoleucine
75. Histidine
76. Cysteine
77. Methionine
78. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

油相溶剂，柔润剂

Hydrogenated Poly

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneCaprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic TriglycerideCetearyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

乳化剂

Shea Butter

Other ingredients

NiacinamideMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilGlyceryl StearatePhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateCyclopentasiloxaneSynthetic BeeswaxPEG-40 Stearate1,2-HexanediolNelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Reticulata Peel OilEclipta Prostrata ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides OilCananga Odorata Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel OilHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus ExtractLupinus Albus Seed ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractCitrus Reticulata Leaf OilMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium HyaluronateMoringa Oleifera Seed OilXylitolHydrolyzed CollagenWaterCyclohexasiloxanePEG-100 StearateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethiconePEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearateCaprylyl GlycolPolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinSodium PolyacrylateCopernicia Cerifera WaxTocopheryl AcetateEthylhexyl CocoateEthylhexylglycerinPolyglyceryl-6 StearateLaureth-7PPG-3 Benzyl Ether MyristatePolysorbate 20Polyglyceryl-6 BehenateTocopherolXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolHydrogenated LecithinGlucoseGlycineSerineGlutamic AcidCeramide NPAspartic AcidLeucineAlanineLysineArginineTyrosinePhenylalanineProlineThreonineValineIsoleucineHistidineCysteineMethionineDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydrogenated Poly

Hydrogenated poly C6-14 olefins, saturated oil; occlusive, low permeability

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

Blended triglycerides providing slip and occlusion; mix of fatty acids, verify specific ratios to assess comedogenicity.

Shea Butter

Natural butter providing emollient and occlusive moisturizing; used as emollient and emulsifier.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Niacinamide

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate

Bio-mimetic lipid ester for emulsification and texture; provides high slip and is suitable for silicone-free formulas.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Synthetic Beeswax

Synthetic wax for binding/emulsion stability; replaces natural wax, lower allergenic risk

PEG-40 Stearate

Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract containing magnolol, skin conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.

Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Eclipta prostrata extract used for antioxidant and hair coloring; water-soluble, low irritation and comedogenic risk at typical levels.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Sea buckthorn oil rich in carotenoids; viscous and may stain light formulations.

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

Essential oil, scent regulator; III/351 allergen, labeling required.

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Hydrolyzed mucilage proteins acting as a gentle skin conditioner and humectant.

Lupinus Albus Seed Extract

Botanical skin conditioning agent; rich in proteins and polyphenols, suits dry or barrier-compromised skin

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants for skin conditioning; natural extract, watch batch consistency

Citrus Reticulata Leaf Oil

Mandarin leaf oil; citrus scent, linalool oxidizes to allergens, needs antioxidants

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Sunflower oil unsaponifiables; squalene, tocopherol. Lightweight antioxidant, sensitive to oxidation, store light-protected and N2 flushed.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dimethicone

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

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Polyacrylamide

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

C13-14 Isoparaffin

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Copernicia Cerifera Wax

High-melting plant wax; thickener and abrasive for exfoliation or texture, high load may clog

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ethylhexyl Cocoate

Coconut-derived ester, light emollient, low viscosity; mild, low comedogenic, oil-friendly

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate

PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, emollient emulsifier; contains PEG-like structure, low viscosity solvent, check ionic compatibility.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Non-ionic emulsifier for stabilizing O/W systems; gentle.

Tocopherol

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

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Cysteine

Cysteine reducing agent at 1–5% for waving; acidic amino acid, sulfur odor possible, pH buffering needed

Methionine

Sulfur-containing amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; often used in combinations with other amino acids.

Disodium EDTA

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

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