Glaskin White water cream

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. Placental Protein
2. Dimethicone
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Glycerin
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
7. Sodium chloride
8. Soluble collagen
9. Succinoyl Atelocollagen
10. Hydrolyzed Codonopsis Pilosula Root Extract
11. Hydrolyzed collagen
12. Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
13. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
14. Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
15. Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
16. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
17. Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
18. Cocos Nucifera Oil
19. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
20. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
21. Butyrospermum Parkii
22. Tocopherol
23. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
24. Averrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract
25. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
26. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
27. Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
28. Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
29. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
30. Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
31. Alpinia katsumadai Seed Extract
32. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
33. Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
34. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
35. Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
36. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
37. Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
38. Morus Alba Root Extract
39. Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
40. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
41. Phenoxyethanol
42. Fragrance
43. Water

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

HAIR CONDITIONING

Placental Protein

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoateCyclopentasiloxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FILM FORMING

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

BULKING

Sodium chloride

ANTISTATIC

Soluble collagen

Other ingredients

Succinoyl AtelocollagenHydrolyzed Codonopsis Pilosula Root ExtractHydrolyzed collagenHydrolyzed Prunus DomesticaGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSaxifraga Sarmentosa ExtractPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit ExtractCocos Nucifera OilAscorbyl TetraisopalmitatePrunus Armeniaca Kernel OilButyrospermum ParkiiTocopherolOlea Europaea Fruit OilAverrhoa Carambola Leaf ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractActinidia Polygama Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed ExtractAlpinia katsumadai Seed ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractRosa Multiflora Fruit ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractSanguisorba Officinalis Root ExtractAngelica Acutiloba Root ExtractAloe Ferox Leaf ExtractMorus Alba Root ExtractSophora Angustifolia Root ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractPhenoxyethanolFragranceWater

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Ingredients explained

Placental Protein

Animal-derived protein; restricted under EU cosmetic regulations, verify non-animal or substitute compliance

Dimethicone

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Silicone/PEG crosspolymer for film forming and viscosity; low irritation; PEG debate at high conc

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Soluble collagen

Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film

Succinoyl Atelocollagen

Succinyl atelocollagen, hydrolyzed collagen derivative; skin hydration, note molecular weight distribution.

Hydrolyzed Codonopsis Pilosula Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica

Hydrolyzed plum extract for moisturization and skin conditioning; small molecules for easy absorption

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract

Active extract with saponins and flavonoids; gentle humectant and barrier repair ingredient

Prunus Mume Fruit Extract

Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract

Natural extract providing antioxidant activity; used as functional ingredient at low levels.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

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

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Tocopherol

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

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

Averrhoa Carambola Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

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

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract

Citrus peel extract providing fragrance

Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

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

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract

Job's tear seed extract; traditionally used for skin conditioning and reducing roughness, containing sterols and polysaccharides.

Alpinia katsumadai Seed Extract

Tsaoko seed extract for skin care; no public data on irritation

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract

Wild rose fruit extract rich in polyphenols; provides antioxidant and aromatic notes; check essential oil allergens

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity

Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract

Astringent and soothing claims; used in toners/cleansers; monitor for plant protein allergies.

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

Herbal extract with flavonoids; skin conditioning agent, low photosensitization risk, potential irritation at high concentrations.

Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract

Aloe ferox leaf extract for soothing and moisturizing.

Morus Alba Root Extract

Mulberry root extract with resveratrol-like compounds; whitening and conditioning; plant-based, control concentration to avoid irritation.

Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract

Sophora root extract; matrine-rich with antimicrobial and anti-itch effects, used for skin conditioning.

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Water

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