Innisfree 2018 Hydrangea Limited Palette Purple Ingredients

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. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3. Propanediol
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate
6. Cyclohexasiloxane
7. Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
8. Methyl trimethicone
9. Boron nitride
10. Niacinamide
11. Phenyl Trimethicone
12. Dimethicone
13. Polymethyl Methacrylate
14. Disteardimonium Hectorite
15. Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
16. Glechoma Hederacea Extract
17. Adenophora stricta root extract
18. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
19. Disodium EDTA
20. Ceresin
21. Sodium chloride
22. Sorbitan isostearate
23. Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract
24. Adenosine
25. Aluminum hydroxide
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Ozokerite
28. Lamium Album Flower Extract
29. Caprylyl Glycol
30. Salicornia Herbacea Extract
31. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
32. Fragrance
33. Titanium Dioxide
34. Ultramarines

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneNeopentyl glycol diheptanoateCyclohexasiloxane

HAIR CONDITIONING

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl DimethiconeMethyl trimethicone

Other ingredients

Boron nitrideNiacinamidePhenyl TrimethiconeDimethiconePolymethyl MethacrylateDisteardimonium HectoriteLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractGlechoma Hederacea ExtractAdenophora stricta root extractDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisodium EDTACeresinSodium chlorideSorbitan isostearateHydrangea Macrophylla Leaf ExtractAdenosineAluminum hydroxideEthylhexylglycerinOzokeriteLamium Album Flower ExtractCaprylyl GlycolSalicornia Herbacea ExtractTriethoxycaprylylsilaneFragranceTitanium DioxideUltramarines

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Propanediol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate

Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant at 1–5%; for hair/cleansing, provides smoothness

Methyl trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Boron nitride

Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk

Niacinamide

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Dimethicone

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

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract

Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.

Glechoma Hederacea Extract

Not decoded yet

Adenophora stricta root extract

Not decoded yet

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

Ceresin

Mineral wax for thickening, film-forming, and emulsion stabilization; highly occlusive, non-allergenic

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sorbitan isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Hydrangea Macrophylla Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Adenosine

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

Aluminum hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Ozokerite

Mineral ozokerite for viscosity and stabilization; derived from mineral oil, highly comedogenic, avoid facial use.

Lamium Album Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Salicornia Herbacea Extract

Sea spinach extract rich in polysaccharides and minerals; primarily for soothing and skin conditioning.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Ultramarines

Inorganic colorant for blue/purple shades; contains trace selenates, requires compliance with heavy metal limits.