SEPHORA (セフォラ) Sakura RITUALS

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. Sucrose
2. Ethylhexyl stearate
3. Isopropyl Myristate
4. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
5. Persea gratissima oil
6. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
7. Parfum
8. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
9. Jojoba Seed Oil
10. Argania spinosa Kernel Oil
11. Tocopherol
12. Oryza Sativa Extract
13. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
14. Prunus Avium Flower Extract
15. Benzyl salicylate
16. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
17. Linalool
18. Citronellol
19. Geraniol
20. Alpha-isomethyl ionone
21. Limonene
22. Water
23. Sodium Laureth Sulfate
24. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
25. Isopentane
26. Sorbitol
27. PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
28. Isopropyl Palmitate
29. Isobutane
30. Prunus Cerasus Extract
31. Sodium Benzoate
32. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
33. Citric Acid
34. Butylene Glycol
35. Glycerin
36. Hexyl Cinnamal
37. Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
38. Coumarin
39. Benzyl Alcohol
40. Aqua
41. Cetearyl Alcohol
42. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
43. Propylheptyl Caprylate
44. Undecane
45. Tridecane
46. Centella Asiatica Extract
47. Sweet Cherry Fruit Extract
48. Allantoin
49. Ubiquinone
50. Tocopheryl Acetate
51. Glyceryl Stearate
52. Ceteareth-20
53. Ceteareth-12
54. Cetyl palmitate
55. Isohexadecane
56. Propylene Glycol
57. Sodium Polyacrylate
58. Caprylyl Glycol
59. Sodium Metabisulfite
60. Carbomer
61. Cinnamyl alcohol
62. Citral
63. Isoeugenol
64. Phenoxyethanol
65. Potassium Sorbate
66. Sorbic Acid
67. Sodium Citrate
68. Sodium chloride
69. PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides
70. C12-13 alkyl lactate
71. Glycereth-2 Cocoate
72. PEG-4 Rapeseedamide
73. Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
74. C12-13 alcohols
75. Glycine

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains sulfatesContains alcoholContains PEG

Key ingredients

HUMECTANT

Sucrose

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl stearate

BINDING

Isopropyl Myristate

FRAGRANCE

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilParfum

SKIN CONDITIONING

Persea gratissima oilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Other ingredients

Jojoba Seed OilArgania spinosa Kernel OilTocopherolOryza Sativa ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPrunus Avium Flower ExtractBenzyl salicylateButylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolCitronellolGeraniolAlpha-isomethyl iononeLimoneneWaterSodium Laureth SulfateCocamidopropyl BetaineIsopentaneSorbitolPEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateIsopropyl PalmitateIsobutanePrunus Cerasus ExtractSodium BenzoatePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCitric AcidButylene GlycolGlycerinHexyl CinnamalGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCoumarinBenzyl AlcoholAquaCetearyl AlcoholCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePropylheptyl CaprylateUndecaneTridecaneCentella Asiatica ExtractSweet Cherry Fruit ExtractAllantoinUbiquinoneTocopheryl AcetateGlyceryl StearateCeteareth-20Ceteareth-12Cetyl palmitateIsohexadecanePropylene GlycolSodium PolyacrylateCaprylyl GlycolSodium MetabisulfiteCarbomerCinnamyl alcoholCitralIsoeugenolPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateSorbic AcidSodium CitrateSodium chloridePEG-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesC12-13 alkyl lactateGlycereth-2 CocoatePEG-4 RapeseedamidePrunus Serrulata Flower ExtractC12-13 alcoholsGlycine

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Ingredients explained

Sucrose

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

Ethylhexyl stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Persea gratissima oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

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

Parfum

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

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Jojoba Seed Oil

Jojoba seed oil; ester-rich, skin-like emollient; low irritation potential.

Argania spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Tocopherol

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

Oryza Sativa Extract

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Prunus Avium Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Benzyl salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Linalool

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

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Alpha-isomethyl ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Water

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

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.

Isopentane

Volatile solvent/propellant for aerosols; flammable, respiratory irritant, not for face/eye products

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Isobutane

Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources

Prunus Cerasus Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

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

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride

Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Light ester for smooth, non-volatile feel; non-comedogenic and low irritation

Undecane

Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable

Tridecane

Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Sweet Cherry Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Ceteareth-12

Not decoded yet

Cetyl palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Cinnamyl alcohol

Restricted fragrance in EU; banned at ≥0.1%; used in trace amounts or as precursor.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Isoeugenol

Isoeugenol flavor/perfume, EU limit III/73; moderate allergen, total concentration <0.01%

Phenoxyethanol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

PEG-6 caprylic/capric glycerides

Mild nonionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O; contains PEG, verify preservative system.

C12-13 alkyl lactate

Lactate ester emollient; mild, low comedogenic risk

Glycereth-2 Cocoate

Cocoate emulsifier with cleansing and emulsifying functions; coconut-derived, watch for mild irritation from residual oleic acid.

PEG-4 Rapeseedamide

Not decoded yet

Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract

Cherry blossom extract, 0.1-1% typical; low-irritation, patch-test for pollen/plant-allergy prone skin

C12-13 alcohols

Not decoded yet

Glycine

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