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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. Glycerin
4. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Cyclohexasiloxane
10. Dimethicone
11. Polysorbate 60
12. Silica
13. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
14. Stearic Acid
15. PEG-100 Stearate
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Hydrogenated Lecithin
18. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19. Dimethiconol
20. C12-16 Alcohols
21. Palmitic Acid
22. Caprylyl Glycol
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. Isohexadecane
25. Sodium Polyacrylate
26. Tromethamine
27. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
28. Polysorbate 80
29. Adenosine
30. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
31. Disodium EDTA
32. Glycine Soja Oil
33. Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
34. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
35. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
36. Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
37. Sorbitan Oleate
38. Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
39. Retinol
40. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
41. Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
42. Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
43. Salvia Officinalis Oil
44. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
45. Artemisia Absinthium Extract
46. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
47. Santalum Album Oil
48. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
49. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
50. Rosa Gallica Flower Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl PalmitateCyclopentasiloxanePentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateGlyceryl StearateCetearyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

CyclohexasiloxaneDimethiconePolysorbate 60SilicaMangifera Indica Seed ButterStearic AcidPEG-100 StearatePhenoxyethanolHydrogenated LecithinSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerDimethiconolC12-16 AlcoholsPalmitic AcidCaprylyl GlycolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerIsohexadecaneSodium PolyacrylateTromethamineOlea Europaea Fruit OilPolysorbate 80AdenosineDipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium EDTAGlycine Soja OilCedrus Atlantica Bark OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Grandis Fruit ExtractSorbitan OleateLavandula Angustifolia ExtractRetinolCitrus Aurantifolia OilSaccharomyces/Copper FermentCoriandrum Sativum Fruit OilSalvia Officinalis OilPortulaca Oleracea ExtractArtemisia Absinthium ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractSantalum Album OilVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractRosa Damascena Flower OilRosa Gallica Flower Extract

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

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Dimethicone

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

C12-16 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol mix for conditioning and stability; very low comedogenicity, enhances feel.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Isohexadecane

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Adenosine

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

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil

Essential oil providing woody fragrance and skin conditioning; contains allergens, limited by III/122

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract

Pomelo extract with astringent and skin-conditioning properties; contains phototoxic citrus components, assess risk for daytime use.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

Bitter orange essential oil; fragrance and conditioning. Phototoxic; use in AM formulas requires sun protection. EU restricted.

Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment

Ferment filtrate used as a skin conditioning agent

Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil

Coriander seed oil, essential oil fragrance containing allergens; keep concentration below 0.1%, caution for sensitive skin and pregnant women.

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Artemisia Absinthium Extract

Artemisia extract for conditioning; terpenes present, photosensitizing, caution for day use, avoid strong acids.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

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

Santalum Album Oil

Essential oil fragrance, restricted under EU 26; monitor sensitization and phototoxicity

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Rosa Gallica Flower Extract

Rosa gallica flower extract, used as astringent and toner component; water-soluble, low irritancy, no clear comedogenic data, suitable for all skin types.

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