atrue Real Black Tea True Active 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. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment (146
2. 340Mg)
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Saccharide Isomerate
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Glycereth-26
7. Niacinamide
8. Diethoxyethyl Succinate
9. Dipropylene Glycol
10. Trehalose
11. Panthenol
12. Glycerin
13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
14. Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
15. Maltodextrin
16. Propanediol
17. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
18. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
19. Hydrogenated Lecithin
20. Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
21. Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice
22. Adenosine
23. Tromethamine
24. Citric Acid
25. Sodium Citrate
26. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
27. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
28. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
29. Disodium Edta
30. Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
31. Water
32. Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
33. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Formulated with black tea ferment as the core active, combined with niacinamide and panthenol. Uses 1,2-hexanediol for preservation and saccharide isomerate for texture. Targeted at sensitive or damaged skin seeking lightweight hydration. Factory perspective: Soluble ferments require precise pH control for stability, while high viscosity demands careful process management.

Key ingredients

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSaccharide IsomerateGlycereth-26Trehalose

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SOLVENT

Diethoxyethyl Succinate

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment (146340Mg)PanthenolGlycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPersea Gratissima Fruit ExtractMaltodextrinPropanediolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydrogenated LecithinSodium Polystyrene SulfonateSorghum Bicolor Stalk JuiceAdenosineTromethamineCitric AcidSodium CitrateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDisodium EdtaPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilWaterPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment (146

Not decoded yet

340Mg)

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Niacinamide

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

Diethoxyethyl Succinate

Water-soluble co-solvent for lipophilic actives; check preservative compatibility.

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Panthenol

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

Glycerin

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract

Avocado extract for emollience/hydration; oily base, may clog acne-prone skin at high levels.

Maltodextrin

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

Propanediol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, water-soluble polymer for thickening and emulsion stability; ion-tolerant

Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice

Not decoded yet

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Disodium Edta

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

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritation

Water

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

Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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