skinmade Essential Skin Booster

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. Oryza Sativa Extract
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
6. Panthenol
7. Sodium PCA
8. Polyglutamic Acid
9. Hydroxyacetophenone
10. Sphingolipids
11. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
12. Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
13. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
14. Potassium Pca
15. Magnesium Pca
16. Calcium Pca
17. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
18. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
19. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
20. Beta-Glucan
21. Lecithin
22. Arginine
23. Quercetin
24. Phytosphingosine
25. Chondrus Crispus Extract
26. Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
27. Xanthan Gum
28. 1,2-Hexanediol
29. Adenosine
30. Sodium Lactate
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Allantoin
33. Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
34. Tocopherol
35. PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
36. Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
37. Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
38. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
39. Bisabolol
40. Glycine
41. Threonine
42. Alanine
43. Valine
44. Arginine
45. Leucine
46. Proline
47. Lysine
48. Histidine
49. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
50. Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
51. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
52. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
53. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
54. Disodium EDTA
55. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ABRASIVE

Oryza Sativa Extract

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Oryza Sativa Bran ExtractPolyglutamic Acid

ANTISTATIC

PanthenolSodium PCA

Other ingredients

HydroxyacetophenoneSphingolipidsAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateEthylhexyl PalmitatePotassium PcaMagnesium PcaCalcium PcaAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractBeta-GlucanLecithinArginineQuercetinPhytosphingosineChondrus Crispus ExtractLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractXanthan Gum1,2-HexanediolAdenosineSodium LactatePhenoxyethanolAllantoinHydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateTocopherolPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24Pelargonium Graveolens ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractSodium Acetylated HyaluronateBisabololGlycineThreonineAlanineValineArginineLeucineProlineLysineHistidinePortulaca Oleracea ExtractChrysanthellum Indicum ExtractPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Disodium EDTAPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Oryza Sativa Extract

Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Panthenol

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Sphingolipids

Biomimetic membrane lipids for repairing skin barrier and stratum corneum; highly effective for barrier impairment

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate

Phytosterol blend for skin conditioning; gentle, barrier-repairing, low irritation.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Potassium Pca

Potassium PCA, hygroscopic humectant, typical 1-2%; boosts hydration and mild chelation.

Magnesium Pca

Magnesium PCA; chelator and humectant with synergistic Mg/PCA action; low irritation, water-soluble.

Calcium Pca

Not decoded yet

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Beta-Glucan

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Arginine

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

Quercetin

Flavonoid antioxidant; low water solubility, use in conjugate form, light sensitive.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Brown algae extract for hydration and film-forming; high loads may affect clarity.

Xanthan Gum

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Adenosine

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Phenoxyethanol

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid derivative with better penetration and strong hydration; different molecular weights provide hydration at various depths, typical concentration 0.1-1%.

Tocopherol

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

PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24

Nonionic emulsifier/solubilizer; low foam, mild, for emulsions, avoid with soaps to prevent precipitation

Pelargonium Graveolens Extract

Pelargonium extract for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains essential oil components, requires allergen labeling.

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Arginine

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

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Golden chamomile extract, soothing; 0.1–0.5% typical, data limited, low risk

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Peptide for elasticity; use per vendor specs. No public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Disodium EDTA

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

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

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