monat Makeup Vanishing Balm

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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2. Isoamyl Laurate
3. C13-15 Alkane
4. PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
5. Polyethylene
6. Heptyl Undecylenate
7. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
8. Synthetic Wax
9. Calcium Silicate
10. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
11. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
12. Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
13. Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
14. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
15. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
16. Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
17. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
18. Adansonia Digitata Oil
19. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
20. Cocos Nucifera Oil
21. Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
22. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
23. Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil
24. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
25. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
26. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
27. Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract
28. Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract
29. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
30. Glycolic Acid
31. Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax
32. Glycerin
33. Tocopherol
34. Silica
35. Aqua/Water/Eau
36. Ethylhexylglycerin
37. Benzyl Alcohol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains alcohol

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isoamyl LauratePEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateHeptyl UndecylenateEthylhexyl Palmitate

SOLVENT · 限制 II

C13-15 Alkane

ABRASIVE

PolyethyleneSynthetic Wax

Other ingredients

Calcium SilicateLimnanthes Alba Seed OilCrambe Abyssinica Seed OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilSolanum Lycopersicum Seed OilDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilAdansonia Digitata OilMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilCocos Nucifera OilGardenia Taitensis Flower ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed OilCaryocar Brasiliense Fruit OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed ExtractMangifera Indica Pulp ExtractMusa Sapientum Pulp ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractGlycolic AcidMyrica Cerifera Fruit WaxGlycerinTocopherolSilicaAqua/Water/EauEthylhexylglycerinBenzyl Alcohol

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Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Isoamyl Laurate

Lightweight ester emollient; fast-drying, non-greasy feel, suitable for oily skin or summer formulations

C13-15 Alkane

Mineral oil derivative as solvent and spreader; low irritation and allergen, ensure high purity free of carcinogens

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; prone to oil contamination.

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Heptyl Undecylenate

Heptyl undecylenate, light emollient ester; fresh feel, non-greasy, low comedogenic risk

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

Synthetic Wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Calcium Silicate

Mineral pigment and absorbent; provides opacity and texture, inert, suitable for powders and foundations.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk

Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil

Tomato seed oil rich in lycopene and vitamin E; antioxidant and moisturizing repair for anti-aging and hand care formulas

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

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

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

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

Adansonia Digitata Oil

Not decoded yet

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract

Gardenia flower extract for skin conditioning and smoothness; verify activity and stability.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil

Caryocar brasiliense fruit oil as a conditioning emollient; check fatty acid profile and oxidative stability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract

Mango pulp extract, polyphenol-rich; low-level conditioner; some may react to mango protein

Musa Sapientum Pulp Extract

Banana extract; rich in vitamins and enzymes; claims moisturizing, verify stability

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Tocopherol

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

Silica

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

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

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