neostrata Enlighten Pigment Controller

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/Water/Eau
2. Acetyl Glucosamine
3. PEG-8
4. Dimethicone
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. PEG-100 Stearate
10. Propylene Glycol Hydroxystearate
11. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
12. Cetearyl Alcohol
13. Nylon-12
14. Ascorbyl Glucoside
15. Arginine
16. Retinol
17. Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
18. Citric Acid
19. Tocopheryl Acetate
20. Glycerin
21. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
22. Achillea Millefolium Extract
23. Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
24. Malva Sylvestris Extract
25. Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
26. Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
27. Primula Veris Extract
28. Veronica Officinalis Extract
29. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
30. Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
31. Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
32. Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
33. Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract
34. Hedychium Spicatum Extract
35. Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
36. Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
37. Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract
38. Polianthes Tuberosa Extract
39. Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
40. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
41. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
42. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
43. Caprylyl Glycol
44. PEG-75 Stearate
45. Ceteth-20
46. Steareth-20
47. Polysorbate 20
48. Xanthan Gum
49. Cetyl Alcohol
50. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
51. Disodium EDTA
52. BHT
53. Limonene
54. Hydroxycitronellal
55. Linalool
56. Chlorphenesin
57. Phenoxyethanol
58. Yellow 5
59. Red 33

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING

Acetyl GlucosamineButyrospermum Parkii Butter

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateGlyceryl Stearate

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

PEG-8Propylene Glycol HydroxystearateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetearyl AlcoholNylon-12Ascorbyl GlucosideArginineRetinolTetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneCitric AcidTocopheryl AcetateGlycerinCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris ExtractMalva Sylvestris ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractPrimula Veris ExtractVeronica Officinalis ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel ExtractElettaria Cardamomum Seed ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractEugenia Caryophyllus Flower ExtractGardenia Tahitensis Flower ExtractHedychium Spicatum ExtractHibiscus Abelmoschus ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf ExtractPlumeria Rubra Flower ExtractPolianthes Tuberosa ExtractPrunus Armeniaca Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl GlycolPEG-75 StearateCeteth-20Steareth-20Polysorbate 20Xanthan GumCetyl AlcoholAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerDisodium EDTABHTLimoneneHydroxycitronellalLinaloolChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolYellow 5Red 33

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Propylene Glycol Hydroxystearate

Oil-soluble emulsifier and cleanser, stabilizes cream structures, caution for eyes and broken skin

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Arginine

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

Retinol

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

Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Glycerin

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

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

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract

Lady's mantle extract; botanical astringent, used in skin care and soothing formulas, low concentration.

Malva Sylvestris Extract

Malva sylvestris extract, soothing astringent; polysaccharide-rich, low irritancy, check solvent residues.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.

Primula Veris Extract

Primrose extract, anti-irritation; 0.1–0.5% typical, data limited, sensitization caution

Veronica Officinalis Extract

Veronica officinalis extract, soothing and anti-inflammatory; botanical extract, potential allergy in some individuals

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Extract with essential oil content; acts as binder, emulsion stabilizer, conditioner, thickener, and perfuming agent. Potential allergen.

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract

Cardamom seed extract, plant-based tonic and perfume; may contain natural allergens, use caution in sensitive skin.

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Aromatic skin conditioning extract; contains fragrance allergens, test for sensitivity.

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract

Clove flower extract containing eugenol (allergen); astringent and antimicrobial properties; high concentrations may irritate oral mucosa.

Gardenia Tahitensis Flower Extract

Tahitian Gardenia flower extract, plant-based skincare and fragrance; may contain fragrance allergens, label required for leave-on products.

Hedychium Spicatum Extract

Zingiber plant extract for skin conditioning; may contain irritants, control concentration

Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract

Abelmoschus extract, mucopolysaccharides, natural humectant; label as fragrance if so, assess sensitivity.

Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Jasmine flower/leaf extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergenic fragrances, caution in sensitive skin

Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract

Soothing/conditioning plumeria extract; plant allergen watch

Polianthes Tuberosa Extract

Polianthes extract; film-forming and fragrance. Contains fragrance compounds, potential allergen for sensitive skin.

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract

Fruit extract rich in vitamins and enzymes for skin conditioning; prone to discoloration at high pH, add antioxidants

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

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

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Disodium EDTA

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Linalool

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

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

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

Red 33

FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.

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