grail Got-it-covered

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. Dipropylene Glycol
3. Panthenol
4. Niacinamide
5. Glycerin
6. Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture
7. Gluconolactone
8. Sodium Benzoate
9. Propanediol
10. Water
11. Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
12. Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract
13. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
14. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract
15. Sodium Hyaluronate
16. Hexylene Glycol
17. Fructose
18. Glucose
19. Sucrose
20. Urea
21. Dextrin
22. Alanine
23. Glutamic Acid
24. Aspartic Acid
25. Hexyl Nicotinate
26. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
27. Octyldodecanol
28. Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
29. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
30. Titanium Dioxide
31. Chlorphenesin
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Cetearyl Olivate
34. Sorbitan Olivate
35. Dimethicone

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains silicones

Formulation view Water-based formula with polyols for moisture, featuring panthenol and niacinamide for barrier repair and oil control. Botanical extracts provide soothing, while hyaluronic acid and sugars enhance hydration. Preserved with sodium benzoate and phenoxyethanol. Suitable for dry to dehydrated skin. Factory observation: high water content and extracts demand rigorous preservative efficacy.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

CHELATING

Gluconolactone

ANTICORROSIVE

Sodium Benzoate

Other ingredients

Gossypium Herbaceum Callus CultureWaterCamellia Japonica Flower ExtractLithospermum Officinale Root ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycyrrhiza Glabra ExtractSodium HyaluronateHexylene GlycolFructoseGlucoseSucroseUreaDextrinAlanineGlutamic AcidAspartic AcidHexyl NicotinateEthylhexyl PalmitateOctyldodecanolIrvingia Gabonensis Kernel ButterHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesTitanium DioxideChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateDimethicone

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Niacinamide

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

Glycerin

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

Gossypium Herbaceum Callus Culture

Not decoded yet

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Propanediol

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

Water

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

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract

Camellia extract for skin emollience; typically a minor conditioning ingredient.

Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract

Glutinous licorice extract for brightening and calming; glycyrrhizic acid content varies

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Sucrose

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

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Dextrin

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

Alanine

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

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Hexyl Nicotinate

Vitamin B3 ester for skin conditioning; typically <1%, check compatibility with acids

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter

Wild mango seed butter, emollient and restorative. Rich in vitamin E; heavy texture, good for dry skin.

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Titanium Dioxide

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

Chlorphenesin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Dimethicone

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

Related products in this category

• yensa Yensa Tone Up Primer Essential Glow
• nars Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint SPF 30
• nakeup-face Nakeup Face Chok Chok Deep Ampoule Lip Oil
• the-body-shop The Body Shop Make-Up Setting Spray
• e-l-f e.l.f. Cosmetics Jelly Pop Dew Primer
• dr-hauschka Dr Hauschka Coverstick