laneige Essential Balancing Emulsion (Light)

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. Purified Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Dimethicone
4. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
5. Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
6. Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
7. Arginine
8. Glycogen
9. Polyglutamic Acid
10. Niacinamide
11. Lysine Hcl
12. Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment
13. Magnesium Sulfate
14. Mannitol
15. Manganese Sulfate
16. Serine
17. Sucrose
18. Citrulline
19. Silica
20. Ascorbyl Glucoside
21. Alanine
22. Calcium Chloride
23. Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
24. Threonine
25. Zinc Sulfate
26. Pca
27. Histidine Hcl
28. Glycerin
29. Glyceryl Caprylate
30. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
31. Disodium EDTA
32. Cetearyl Alcohol
33. Sorbitan Stearate
34. Ethylhexylglycerin
35. Carbomer
36. Tromethamine
37. PEG-40 Stearate
38. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
39. Aromatics

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycogen

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoatePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

ANTISTATIC

Arginine

Other ingredients

Polyglutamic AcidNiacinamideLysine HclLactobacillus/Water Hyacinth FermentMagnesium SulfateMannitolManganese SulfateSerineSucroseCitrullineSilicaAscorbyl GlucosideAlanineCalcium ChlorideChenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractThreonineZinc SulfatePcaHistidine HclGlycerinGlyceryl CaprylateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisodium EDTACetearyl AlcoholSorbitan StearateEthylhexylglycerinCarbomerTromethaminePEG-40 StearateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAromatics

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Mild emulsifier and emollient with cleansing function; suitable for baby and sensitive skin, low irritancy.

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; usually at low levels, act in synergy.

Arginine

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

Glycogen

Animal-derived polysaccharide humectant; 1–5% for skin feel and softness, verify source and purity, low allergy risk.

Polyglutamic Acid

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

Niacinamide

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

Lysine Hcl

Lysine HCl, amino acid for hair and skin conditioning, reduces protein loss

Lactobacillus/Water Hyacinth Ferment

Lactobacillus/water hyacinth ferment; postbiotics with peptides/acids for moisture and microbiome

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Manganese Sulfate

Manganese sulfate, trace element supplement; low concentration use

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Citrulline

Citrulline amino-acid derivative, moisturizing; 1–5%, water-soluble, pairs well with HA.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Alanine

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

Calcium Chloride

Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Quinoa seed extract, protein/polypeptide conditioner; water-soluble, check charge interactions with actives.

Threonine

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

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Histidine Hcl

Amino acid salt for pH buffering and hair conditioning; gentle buffering system, potential sensitization at high concentrations.

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

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 EDTA

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

PEG-40 Stearate

Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Aromatics

Not decoded yet

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