Isa Knox jkl ingredients list

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. Hyaluronic Acid
3. Ceramide III
4. Capryloyl glycine
5. Salicylic Acid
6. Glycolic Acid
7. Lactic Acid
8. Zinc Gluconate
9. Niacinamide
10. aloe vera gel
11. Isohexadecane
12. Glycerin
13. Arachidyl alcohol
14. Behenyl Alcohol
15. Arachidyl Glucoside
16. Cetearyl Alcohol
17. C12-13 alkyl lactate
18. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
19. Triethanolamine
20. Mica
21. Butylene Glycol
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Bisabolol
25. Tocopheryl Acetate
26. Panthenol
27. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTISTATIC

Hyaluronic Acid

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC

Capryloyl glycineSalicylic Acid

BUFFERING

Glycolic AcidLactic Acid

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Gluconate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

Ceramide IIIaloe vera gelIsohexadecaneGlycerinArachidyl alcoholBehenyl AlcoholArachidyl GlucosideCetearyl AlcoholC12-13 alkyl lactateHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerTriethanolamineMicaButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinBisabololTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Ceramide III

Not decoded yet

Capryloyl glycine

Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Glycolic Acid

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

aloe vera gel

Botanical-based moisturizer, soothes irritation; contains aloesin, sensitive skin needs careful testing

Isohexadecane

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

Glycerin

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

Arachidyl alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

C12-13 alkyl lactate

Lactate ester emollient; mild, low comedogenic risk

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Butylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Panthenol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components