nuface Optimizing Mist

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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
3. Polysorbate 20
4. Sodium Hyaluronate
5. Glycerin
6. Sorbitol
7. Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
8. Centella Asiatica Extract
9. Leucine
10. Valine
11. Tyrosine
12. Arginine
13. Lysine
14. Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
15. Peg-8
16. Crithmum Maritimum Extract
17. Butylene Glycol
18. Carbomer
19. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Caprylyl Glycol
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Hexylene Glycol
24. Sodium Pca
25. Panthenol
26. Carrageenan
27. Citric Acid
28. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
29. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
30. Fragrance
31. Allantoin
32. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
33. Disodium Edta

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view Hydrating mist featuring water-based matrix with aloe, centella, and amino acids for soothing and hydration. Carbomer adjusts rheology with a streamlined preservative system. Factory note: Amino acids may pose crystallization risks at high concentrations and require attention to metal ion chelation. Ideal for daytime relief of dryness or pairing with micro-current devices; sensitive skin should patch-test fragrance compatibility.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

HUMECTANT

Sodium HyaluronateSorbitol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract

CLEANSING

Centella Asiatica Extract

Other ingredients

LeucineValineTyrosineArginineLysineImperata Cylindrica Root ExtractPeg-8Crithmum Maritimum ExtractButylene GlycolCarbomerPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolSodium PcaPanthenolCarrageenanCitric AcidChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractFragranceAllantoinDipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium Edta

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glycerin

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

Sorbitol

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

Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract

Plant extract for conditioning and soothing; no known allergen risk

Centella Asiatica Extract

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

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract

Imperata root extract; traditional TCM ingredient for skin conditioning. No public data on irritancy or comedogenicity.

Peg-8

Not decoded yet

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Sea fennel extract with ocean peptides for repair and antioxidant; water-soluble, used at low concentrations as active support.

Butylene Glycol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Phenoxyethanol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hexylene Glycol

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

Sodium Pca

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

Panthenol

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

Carrageenan

Natural thickener/gelling agent from red algae; high concentrations may cause discomfort for sensitive individuals.

Citric Acid

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Disodium Edta

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

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