oriflame-essentials Oriflame Essentials Essentials Fairness Softening Body Lotion UV Filters

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. Glycerin
3. Isopropyl Palmitate
4. Betaine
5. Stearic Acid
6. Palmitic Acid
7. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Parfum
10. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Cetyl Alcohol
13. Dimethicone
14. Caprylyl Glycol
15. Imidazolidinyl Urea
16. Carbomer
17. Sodium Hydroxide
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Niacinamide
21. Arachidic Acid
22. Lauric Acid
23. Myristic Acid
24. Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
25. Calcium Pantothenate
26. Maltodextrin
27. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
28. Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
29. Pyridoxine Hcl
30. Tocopheryl Acetate
31. BHT
32. Sodium Benzoate
33. Citric Acid
34. Silica
35. Ci 77891

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains siliconesContains formaldehyde releasers

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

BINDING

Isopropyl Palmitate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Palmitic AcidGlyceryl Stearate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Other ingredients

ParfumButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethanePhenoxyethanolCetyl AlcoholDimethiconeCaprylyl GlycolImidazolidinyl UreaCarbomerSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTAXanthan GumNiacinamideArachidic AcidLauric AcidMyristic AcidSodium Starch OctenylsuccinateCalcium PantothenateMaltodextrinSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateCitrus Grandis Fruit ExtractPyridoxine HclTocopheryl AcetateBHTSodium BenzoateCitric AcidSilicaCi 77891

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Isopropyl Palmitate

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Parfum

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Dimethicone

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Imidazolidinyl Urea

Formaldehyde releaser in preservative systems; monitor for formaldehyde and urea sensitivity issues.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium EDTA

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Niacinamide

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

Arachidic Acid

C20 straight-chain fatty acid acting as emulsifier and conditioner; adds opacity, biodegradable, low irritancy.

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.

Myristic Acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate

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

Calcium Pantothenate

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

Maltodextrin

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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

Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract

Pomelo extract with astringent and skin-conditioning properties; contains phototoxic citrus components, assess risk for daytime use.

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Citric Acid

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

Silica

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

Ci 77891

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

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