larens Massage Face Cream Pro

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. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
3. Isohexadecane
4. Dimethicone
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Collagen
7. Elastin
8. Collagen Amino Acids
9. Elastin Amino Acids
10. Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
11. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
12. Glycerin
13. Glyceryl Stearate
14. PEG-100 Stearate
15. Triethylhexanoin
16. Arachidyl Alcohol
17. Behenyl Alcohol
18. Arachidyl Glucoside
19. Cyclopentasiloxane
20. Dimethiconol
21. Persea Gratissima Oil
22. Cetearyl Alcohol
23. Prunus Persica Kernel Oil
24. Sodium Hyaluronate
25. Panthenol
26. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
27. Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
28. Tocopheryl Acetate
29. Allantoin
30. Polyacrylate-13
31. Polyisobutene
32. Polysorbate 20
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Benzoic Acid
35. Dehydroacetic Acid
36. Ethylhexylglycerin
37. Sodium Benzoate
38. Potassium Sorbate
39. Gluconolactone
40. Calcium Gluconate
41. Parfum
42. Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
43. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
44. Linalool
45. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
46. Geraniol
47. Hydroxycitronellal
48. Citronellol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains formaldehyde releasers

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Borago Officinalis Seed OilIsohexadecane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HAIR CONDITIONING

CollagenCollagen Amino Acids

SKIN CONDITIONING

Elastin

Other ingredients

Elastin Amino AcidsArginine/Lysine PolypeptidePalmitoyl OligopeptideGlycerinGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateTriethylhexanoinArachidyl AlcoholBehenyl AlcoholArachidyl GlucosideCyclopentasiloxaneDimethiconolPersea Gratissima OilCetearyl AlcoholPrunus Persica Kernel OilSodium HyaluronatePanthenolGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ OilTocopheryl AcetateAllantoinPolyacrylate-13PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20PhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidEthylhexylglycerinSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateGluconolactoneCalcium GluconateParfumHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeButylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeGeraniolHydroxycitronellalCitronellol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Dimethicone

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Collagen

Hydrating conditioning agent; soluble protein used in hair care and toners; forms occlusive layer.

Elastin

Elastin for smoothing and conditioning; large molecule, surface film formation only.

Collagen Amino Acids

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides for hair and skin conditioning; low molecular weight aids moisturizing and conditioning, not direct collagen filling.

Elastin Amino Acids

Not decoded yet

Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide

Arginine/Lysine polypeptide for skin conditioning; biologically derived, small molecular weight, high safety profile

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethiconol

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

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Prunus Persica Kernel Oil

Peach kernel oil; light emollient, absorbs well; suits oily/sensitive skin, needs antioxidants.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Panthenol

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

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

Nutrient-rich emollient with Vit E; low irritancy but relevant for gluten-sensitive; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Polysorbate 20

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Gluconolactone

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

Calcium Gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Parfum

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

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Linalool

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

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