thrive-causemetics Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Face Brightener Illuminating Primer

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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Methylpropanediol
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
8. Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
9. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
10. Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
11. Panthenol
12. Gigartina Stellata Extract
13. Chondrus Crispus Extract
14. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
15. Xanthan Gum
16. Phospholipids
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Oleanolic Acid
19. Pantothenic Acid
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22. Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
23. Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
24. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
25. Carbomer
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
28. Isopentyldiol
29. Phenoxyethanol
30. Caprylyl Glycol
31. Limonene
32. Citral
33. Mica
34. Titanium Dioxide
35. Tin Oxide
36. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

ANTIOXIDANT

Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract

Other ingredients

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidEnantia Chlorantha Bark ExtractPanthenolGigartina Stellata ExtractChondrus Crispus ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractXanthan GumPhospholipidsSodium HyaluronateOleanolic AcidPantothenic AcidTocopheryl AcetateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerJuniperus Communis Fruit OilLitsea Cubeba Fruit OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilCarbomerSodium HydroxideTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateIsopentyldiolPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolLimoneneCitralMicaTitanium DioxideTin OxideIron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Butylene Glycol

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract

Leontopodium alpinum callus extract; antioxidant, high batch-to-batch variability

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.

Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract

Enantia chlorantha bark; traditional African herb for skin. Very limited data; require supplier safety dossier.

Panthenol

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

Gigartina Stellata Extract

Not decoded yet

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Xanthan Gum

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

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Oleanolic Acid

Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.

Pantothenic Acid

B5 for antistatic, hair care, and skin barrier; water-soluble, keep light-protected.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil

Juniper fruit essential oil. Contains camphor and terpinen-4-ol. Camphor is an allergen/neurotoxin; avoid on broken skin, label as essential oil.

Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil

Litsaea cubeba fruit oil; distinct aroma, potential irritant; use as essential oil, label fully.

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions

Isopentyldiol

Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel

Phenoxyethanol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citral

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Titanium Dioxide

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

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

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