Colorescience even up
Colorescience colorescience even up lists 33 ingredients on its label, 31 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
- Panthenyl Triacetate
- Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract
- Bidens Pilosa Extract
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
- Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Tocopherol
- Dimethiconol
- Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract
- Glycerin
- Dimethicone
- Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Ascorbic Acid
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Pentylene Glycol
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Benzoic Acid
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Farnesol
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499)
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains parabensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Silicone-based gel with Thermus ferment and plant extracts. Formulated with Vitamins C and E, plus palm and cottonseed oils. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and sorbate. Factory note: Compatibility between aqueous ferments and silicone phase needs testing to prevent phase separation; Vitamin C stability in silicone is challenging.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- CyclopentasiloxaneIsocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Thermus Thermophillus FermentDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- ANTISTATIC
- Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl PhosphatesPanthenyl Triacetate
Other ingredients
Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root ExtractBidens Pilosa ExtractElaeis Guineensis OilGossypium Herbaceum Seed OilLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilTocopherolDimethiconolCitrus Paradisi Seed ExtractGlycerinDimethiconeFusanus Spicatus Wood OilVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractAscorbic AcidCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePentylene GlycolTriethoxycaprylylsilaneAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate CopolymerPhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidDehydroacetic AcidPotassium SorbateFarnesolIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Thermus Thermophillus Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenyl Triacetate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract | BLEACHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Bidens Pilosa Extract | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Elaeis Guineensis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethiconol | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/358 | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 · – | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Diester oil for emollience; light texture, easy to solubilize.
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- Probiotic ferment with humectant properties; use as a low-level skin conditioning agent
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- 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.
- Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
- Gentle two-phase/ionic cleanser & conditioner, vitamin E phosphate; mild but needs compatibility testing
- Panthenyl Triacetate
- Panthenyl triacetate, antistatic and hair conditioning; hydrolyzes to panthenol
- Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract
- Bleaching and brightening extract containing natural acids; assess sensitivity and compatibility stability.
- Bidens Pilosa Extract
- Bidentextract, humectant and conditioner; mild plant extract, verify stability.
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
- Palm oil, emollient occlusive; saturated fats, moderate comedogenic risk.
- Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
- Plant seed oil for skin conditioning; rich in fatty acids, prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants.
- Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
- Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Dimethiconol
- Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.
- Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract
- Natural antioxidant and antimicrobial; coumarins present, assess phototoxicity risk
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil
- Sandalwood oil used as fragrance base; essential oil category, potential allergen, strict labeling compliance required.
- Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
- Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.
- Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Film former for mascara; requires solvent, high levels may cause skin discomfort.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- 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
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77499)
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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