lumin Moisturizing Balm

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. Meadowfoam Seed Oil
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Dipropylene Glycol
6. Shea Butter
7. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
8. Cyclopentasiloxane
9. Niacinamide
10. Polysorbate 60
11. Cyclohexasiloxane
12. Hydrogenated Polydecene
13. Cetyl Alcohol
14. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
15. Ginger Extract
16. Licorice Root Extract
17. Magnolia Berry Extract
18. Japanese Goldthread Extract
19. Green Tea Leaf Extract
20. Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
21. Apple Extract
22. Oligopeptide-1
23. Propolis Wax
24. Arginine
25. Chlorphenesin
26. Glyceryl Stearate
27. PEG-100 Stearate
28. Cetearyl Olivate
29. Sorbitan Olivate
30. Stearyl Alcohol
31. Asiaticoside
32. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
33. Sodium Polyacrylate
34. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
35. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
36. Dimethicone
37. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
38. Caprylyl Glycol
39. Myristyl Alcohol
40. Butylene Glycol
41. 1,2-Hexanediol
42. Ethylhexylglycerin
43. Disodium EDTA
44. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view An O/W emulsion using cyclic silicones and hydrogenated polyisobutene for lock and slip. Core actives include niacinamide with botanical extracts and lactobacillus ferment. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Balances hydration and texture for combination skin, but requires monitoring of volatile siloxane regulations and high-concentration niacinamide tolerance.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

皮肤调理剂

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideDipropylene Glycol

乳化剂

Shea Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneCyclopentasiloxane

Other ingredients

NiacinamidePolysorbate 60CyclohexasiloxaneHydrogenated PolydeceneCetyl AlcoholSorbitan SesquioleateGinger ExtractLicorice Root ExtractMagnolia Berry ExtractJapanese Goldthread ExtractGreen Tea Leaf ExtractLactobacillus Ferment FiltrateApple ExtractOligopeptide-1Propolis WaxArginineChlorphenesinGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateStearyl AlcoholAsiaticosideHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium PolyacrylateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethiconeAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCaprylyl GlycolMyristyl AlcoholButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolEthylhexylglycerinDisodium EDTAParfum

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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

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Meadowfoam Seed Oil, palmitoleic-rich emollient for long-lasting feel; high loads may be heavy

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Shea Butter

Natural butter providing emollient and occlusive moisturizing; used as emollient and emulsifier.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Niacinamide

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Ginger Extract

Not decoded yet

Licorice Root Extract

Used for brightening, soothing, and antioxidant effects; botanical extract, combine with sunscreen for optimal brightening.

Magnolia Berry Extract

Not decoded yet

Japanese Goldthread Extract

Not decoded yet

Green Tea Leaf Extract

Green tea extract; EGCG-rich; strong antioxidant & antimicrobial; high levels may sensitize

Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Apple Extract

Not decoded yet

Oligopeptide-1

Synthetic peptide for skin repair; small size allows permeation, limited clinical data.

Propolis Wax

Not decoded yet

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

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.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Dimethicone

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Myristyl Alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Parfum

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

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