Muji aging care essence

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. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
5. Dimethicone
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
8. Octyldodecyl Erucate
9. PEG-32
10. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
13. Beeswax
14. Behenyl Alcohol
15. Glyceryl Stearate
16. Diglycerin
17. Polysorbate 60
18. PEG-75 Stearate
19. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
20. Rubus Idaeus Juice
21. Prunus Armeniaca Juice
22. Prunus Persica Juice
23. Citrus Limon Juice
24. Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
25. Anthemis Nobilis Extract
26. Arnica Montana Flower Extract
27. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
28. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
29. Soluble Collagen
30. Hydrolyzed Collagen
31. Sodium Hyaluronate
32. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
33. Polyquaternium-51
34. Carya Illinoinensis Shell Extract
35. Isoceteth-10
36. Isoceteth-25
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
39. Arginine
40. Tocopherol
41. Disodium EDTA
42. Phenoxyethanol
43. Methylparaben
44. Propylparaben
45. Butylparaben

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains parabens

Formulation view Uses cyclopentasiloxane and squalane for a lightweight texture, combined with beeswax and extracts for balance. Contains hydrolyzed collagen and acetylated HA. Factory view notes volatility of silicones requires careful oxidation control when blended with botanicals, suitable for sensitive skin.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCyclopentasiloxaneOctyldodecyl Erucate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

FRAGRANCE

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Other ingredients

PEG-32Rosa Damascena Flower WaterButylene GlycolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerBeeswaxBehenyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateDiglycerinPolysorbate 60PEG-75 StearatePunica Granatum Fruit ExtractRubus Idaeus JuicePrunus Armeniaca JuicePrunus Persica JuiceCitrus Limon JuiceRosa Centifolia Flower ExtractAnthemis Nobilis ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractSoluble CollagenHydrolyzed CollagenSodium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated HyaluronatePolyquaternium-51Carya Illinoinensis Shell ExtractIsoceteth-10Isoceteth-25Xanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerArginineTocopherolDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenPropylparabenButylparaben

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Dimethicone

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Octyldodecyl Erucate

Lightweight emollient ester; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or gel/serum formulas, non-comedogenic.

PEG-32

Not decoded yet

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Butylene Glycol

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

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.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Behenyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Polysorbate 60

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

PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Rubus Idaeus Juice

Raspberry juice with natural acids and polyphenols; mild astringent and conditioning, acidity may lower pH requiring buffering.

Prunus Armeniaca Juice

Apricot juice providing hydration and nutrients; natural source may contain trace allergens, test for sensitivity.

Prunus Persica Juice

Peach juice, natural humectant and conditioner; complex, needs preservation, oxidizes.

Citrus Limon Juice

Lemon juice with high acidity and photosensitizers; can cause sensitization and phototoxicity, avoid day use.

Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

Rosa centifolia flower extract, astringent and conditioning; limit concentration, cautious for sensitive skin

Anthemis Nobilis Extract

Chamomile extract with sesquiterpene alcohols; excellent soothing/anti-inflammatory effects, use low concentrations, monitor allergenic risk.

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Arnica extract; plant soothing/perfume alternative; low conc, potential sensitizer, patch test advised

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Lavender extract for fragrance and toning; contains linalool, potential allergen.

Soluble Collagen

Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Carya Illinoinensis Shell Extract

Astringent antioxidant; check plant allergen profile

Isoceteth-10

Not decoded yet

Isoceteth-25

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Arginine

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

Tocopherol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Butylparaben

Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.

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