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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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4. Aqua
5. Isopropyl Palmitate
6. Squalane
7. Glycerin
8. Bentonite
9. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Dicaprylyl Ether
12. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
13. Glyceryl Stearate
14. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
15. Butyrospermum Parkii
16. Shea Butter Extract
17. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
18. Persea Gratissima Fruit Oil
19. Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate
20. Tocopherol
21. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
22. Gluconolactone
23. Octyldodecyl Myristate
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Panthenol
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Ci 77891
28. Spent Grain Wax
29. Mica
30. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
31. Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
32. Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
33. Pelargonium Graveolens Stem Leaf Oil
34. Maltodextrin
35. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit/Peel Extract
36. Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol
37. Rose Damascena Flower Oil
38. Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
39. Calcium Gluconate
40. Niacinamide
41. Iris Germanica Root Extract
42. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
43. Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
44. Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
45. Calcium Pantothenate
46. Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
47. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
48. Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract
49. Pyridoxine Hcl
50. Tocopheryl Acetate
51. Silica
52. Benzyl Alcohol
53. Sodium Benzoate
54. Sodium Phytate
55. Dehydroacetic Acid
56. Potassium Sorbate
57. Sorbic Acid
58. Citral
59. Citronellol
60. Geraniol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Rosa Damascena Flower WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateSqualane

SOLVENT

Aqua

BINDING

Isopropyl Palmitate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABSORBENT

Bentonite

Other ingredients

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCetearyl AlcoholDicaprylyl EtherGlyceryl Stearate CitrateGlyceryl StearateMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilButyrospermum ParkiiShea Butter ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel OilPersea Gratissima Fruit OilLactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment FiltrateTocopherolVitis Vinifera Seed OilGluconolactoneOctyldodecyl MyristateXanthan GumPanthenolSodium HyaluronateCi 77891Spent Grain WaxMicaLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePelargonium Roseum Leaf OilRosa Gallica Flower ExtractPelargonium Graveolens Stem Leaf OilMaltodextrinCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit/Peel ExtractPhenyl Ethyl AlcoholRose Damascena Flower OilRubus Chamaemorus Fruit ExtractCalcium GluconateNiacinamideIris Germanica Root ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractVitis Vinifera Leaf ExtractMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit ExtractCalcium PantothenateSodium Starch OctenylsuccinateSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateLithospermum Officinale Root ExtractPyridoxine HclTocopheryl AcetateSilicaBenzyl AlcoholSodium BenzoateSodium PhytateDehydroacetic AcidPotassium SorbateSorbic AcidCitralCitronellolGeraniol

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Ingredients explained

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Aloe juice, humectant and fragrance; perishable, requires preservatives, prone to browning.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Glycerin

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

Bentonite

Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

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

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Shea Butter Extract

Not decoded yet

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Persea Gratissima Fruit Oil

Not decoded yet

Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Ferment Filtrate

Probiotic ferment filtrate with peptides and sugars, provides film and hydration; bio-derived, monitor storage activity and preservation.

Tocopherol

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Gluconolactone

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

Octyldodecyl Myristate

Lightweight ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; acts as an emollient.

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Spent Grain Wax

Spent grain wax from brewing; plant-derived emollient and viscosity modifier; monitor microbial load and consistency

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil

Not decoded yet

Rosa Gallica Flower Extract

Rosa gallica flower extract, used as astringent and toner component; water-soluble, low irritancy, no clear comedogenic data, suitable for all skin types.

Pelargonium Graveolens Stem Leaf Oil

Not decoded yet

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit/Peel Extract

Not decoded yet

Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol

Phenethyl alcohol, floral humectant/preservative; 1-2% usage, mild and low irritation.

Rose Damascena Flower Oil

Damask rose essential oil; natural scent and emolliency; low use, caution in sensitive skin.

Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Calcium Gluconate

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

Niacinamide

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

Iris Germanica Root Extract

Iris germanica root extract for soothing; plant extracts vary in purity, check for allergens.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract

Natural extract providing antioxidant activity; used as functional ingredient at low levels.

Calcium Pantothenate

Pro-vitamin B5 for hair/skin conditioning; water-soluble, used in conditioners

Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch for oil absorption/films/thickening, 2–8%; mildew risk in high humidity, needs preservatives.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Pyridoxine Hcl

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Dehydroacetic Acid

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

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