xo-facecare XO FACEcare Stellar Strata

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
2. Squalane
3. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
4. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
5. Sodium Hyaluronate
6. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
7. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
8. Pentylene Glycol
9. Ethylhexylglycerin
10. Hexapeptide-11
11. Ceramide NP
12. Ceramide AP
13. Ceramide EOP
14. Phytosphingosine
15. Cholesterol
16. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
17. Carbomer
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Panthenol
20. Glycerine
21. Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
22. Cetearyl Alcohol
23. Glyceryl Stearate
24. Almondeth-20
25. Propylene Glycol
26. Diazolidinyl Urea
27. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
28. Parfum
29. Mica
30. Iron Oxide
31. Titanium Dioxide

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

SKIN CONDITIONING

Limnanthes Alba Seed OilHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePentylene Glycol

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Other ingredients

EthylhexylglycerinHexapeptide-11Ceramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPPhytosphingosineCholesterolSodium Lauroyl LactylateCarbomerXanthan GumPanthenolGlycerineSpiraea Ulmaria ExtractCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateAlmondeth-20Propylene GlycolDiazolidinyl UreaIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateParfumMicaIron OxideTitanium Dioxide

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

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%.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hexapeptide-11

Not decoded yet

Ceramide NP

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

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Panthenol

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

Glycerine

Workhorse humectant at 3-10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives, low irritancy.

Spiraea Ulmaria Extract

Astringent/tonic plant extract for skin care; batch-to-batch variability, concentration control recommended

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Almondeth-20

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

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

Diazolidinyl Urea

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Iron Oxide

Inorganic oxide pigment for color; concentration is restricted in specific mixtures.

Titanium Dioxide

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

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