anko Weightless Gel Cream Moisturiser

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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Propylene Glycol
4. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Dimethicone
7. Trehalose
8. Betaine
9. Sodium Hyaluronate
10. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
11. Pentylene Glycol
12. 1,2-Hexanediol
13. Hydroxyacetophenone
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
16. Carbomer
17. Arginine
18. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19. Isohexadecane
20. Polysorbate 80
21. Parfum
22. Benzyl Salicylate
23. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
24. Linalool
25. Citronellol
26. Sorbitan Oleate
27. Hexylene Glycol
28. Beta-Glucan
29. Phenoxyethanol
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains parabensContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Propylene GlycolButylene GlycolTrehalose

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

Other ingredients

Sodium HyaluronateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPentylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolHydroxyacetophenoneTocopheryl AcetateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCarbomerArginineSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecanePolysorbate 80ParfumBenzyl SalicylateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeLinaloolCitronellolSorbitan OleateHexylene GlycolBeta-GlucanPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone

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

Trehalose

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Arginine

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

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Parfum

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

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

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