ORIGINS Make A Difference Plus + Rejuvenating Moisturizer ingredients list

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
4. Glyceryl polymethacrylate
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
7. Glycerin
8. Squalane
9. Trehalose
10. Dimethicone
11. Stearic Acid
12. Lauryl lactate
13. Hydrogenated palm glycerides
14. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
15. Myristyl Myristate
16. Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
17. Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract
18. Rhodochrosite Extract
19. Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
20. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
21. Salvia Sclarea Extract
22. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
23. Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
24. Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
25. Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
26. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
27. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
28. Butyrospermum Parkii
29. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
30. Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
31. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
32. Micrococcus lysate
33. Lecithin
34. Caffeine
35. PEG-100 Stearate
36. Sodium Lactate
37. Sodium Hyaluronate
38. Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride
39. Caprylyl Glycol
40. Hydrogenated lecithin
41. Tocopheryl Acetate
42. Glycine Soja Sterols
43. Sodium RNA
44. Potassium Sorbate
45. Dextrin
46. Cetyl Alcohol
47. Tromethamine
48. Sodium PCA
49. Carbomer
50. Disodium EDTA
51. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Glyceryl polymethacrylate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl HydroxystearateSqualane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

TrehaloseDimethiconeStearic AcidLauryl lactateHydrogenated palm glyceridesCetyl EthylhexanoateMyristyl MyristateLitchi Chinensis Seed ExtractCitrullus Vulgaris Fruit ExtractRhodochrosite ExtractAnastatica Hierochuntica ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractSalvia Sclarea ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractLens Esculenta Fruit ExtractPadina Pavonica Thallus ExtractGarcinia Indica Seed ButterMangifera Indica Seed ButterTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterButyrospermum ParkiiMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed ButterAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Micrococcus lysateLecithinCaffeinePEG-100 StearateSodium LactateSodium HyaluronateCaprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideCaprylyl GlycolHydrogenated lecithinTocopheryl AcetateGlycine Soja SterolsSodium RNAPotassium SorbateDextrinCetyl AlcoholTromethamineSodium PCACarbomerDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Glyceryl polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Ester emollient 1-5%; non-comedogenic, silky, compatible with sunscreens

Glycerin

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Trehalose

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

Dimethicone

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Lauryl lactate

Lauric lactate ester; mild emollient and emulsifier; suitable for all skin types, low allergenicity.

Hydrogenated palm glycerides

Semi-synthetic ester for emollience and emulsification; palm-oil derived, higher comedogenicity, caution in blends

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Myristyl Myristate

Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.

Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract

Lychee seed extract with tannins and polyphenols; skin conditioning and antioxidant, water-soluble, check metal interactions.

Citrullus Vulgaris Fruit Extract

Watermelon fruit extract, humectant and conditioner; contains sugars, high levels may invite microbial growth

Rhodochrosite Extract

Not decoded yet

Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract

Anastatica hierochuntica extract; traditional botanical, astringent and skin conditioning, limited data.

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Salvia Sclarea Extract

Clary sage extract for sebum regulation and soothing; required labeling as fragrance in lip products, potential sensitization at high levels.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract

Lentil extract; protein/sugar; low-conc conditioning, mild, no pub data

Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract

Not decoded yet

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Not decoded yet

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

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

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.

Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter

Plant oil for emollience and conditioning; high lipid content, pair with emulsifiers

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Micrococcus lysate

Micrococcus ferment lysate with peptides/metabolites; low concentration skin conditioner, ensure sterile process.

Lecithin

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

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride

Blended triglycerides providing slip and occlusion; mix of fatty acids, verify specific ratios to assess comedogenicity.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Hydrogenated lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Glycine Soja Sterols

Plant-derived emollient and conditioner; high purity and suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium RNA

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Sodium PCA

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium EDTA

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

Phenoxyethanol

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