zelens Hydro-Shiso Balancing 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
5. Polysorbate 60
6. Sorbitan Stearate
7. Cyclopentasiloxane
8. Pentaerythrityl Distearate
9. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
10. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
11. Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
12. Phospholipids
13. Sodium Hyaluronate
14. Sphingolipids
15. Linoleic Acid
16. Linolenic Acid
17. Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid
18. Tocopherol
19. Polyacrylamide
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Carbomer
22. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
23. C13-14 Isoparaffin
24. Parfum
25. Sorbitan Oleate
26. Laureth-7
27. Chlorphenesin
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Sorbitan Laurate
30. Sodium Levulinate
31. Potassium Sorbate
32. Linalool
33. Tromethamine

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitateCyclopentasiloxane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 60Sorbitan StearatePentaerythrityl Distearate

Other ingredients

Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterPerilla Frutescens Leaf ExtractPhospholipidsSodium HyaluronateSphingolipidsLinoleic AcidLinolenic AcidMyristyl Malate Phosphonic AcidTocopherolPolyacrylamidePhenoxyethanolCarbomerGlyceryl PolyacrylateC13-14 IsoparaffinParfumSorbitan OleateLaureth-7ChlorphenesinDisodium EDTASorbitan LaurateSodium LevulinatePotassium SorbateLinaloolTromethamine

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sorbitan Stearate

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Oil-soluble emulsifier/wax; improves cream hardness and shine, typical use 1-5%, non-ionic

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, an occlusive emollient; heavy texture, higher comedogenic risk, best for body.

Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract

Perilla leaf extract containing perillal, providing fragrance and mild soothing effects.

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sphingolipids

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

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Linolenic Acid

Omega-6 fatty acid for barrier repair; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants and low light exposure

Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Phenoxyethanol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Parfum

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

Sorbitan Oleate

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

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Disodium EDTA

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

Sorbitan Laurate

O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Linalool

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

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