karuna All Day 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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Dipropylene Glycol
4. Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Squalane
7. Polysorbate 60
8. Glyceryl Oleate
9. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. PEG-100 Stearate
12. Carbomer
13. Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
14. Tromethamine
15. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
16. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
17. Sorbitan Isostearate
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract
20. Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
21. Sodium Phytate
22. Butylene Glycol
23. Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
24. Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
25. Santalum Album Wood Extract
26. Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
27. Sodium Hyaluronate
28. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
29. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Highlights

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

Formulation view Oil-in-water emulsion using Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate and多元 alcohols. Glycerin and Squalane for moisture; various plant extracts and Hyaluronic Acid. Carbomer for viscosity. Suitable for daily use on dry/mixed skin. Formulator note: Complex formula with PEGs and many extracts balances stability and allergen risk; lacks strong active antioxidants or SPF.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-4 OleatePolysorbate 60

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneGlyceryl Oleate

Other ingredients

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateCarbomerHydrogenated Rapeseed AlcoholTromethamineRosa Damascena Flower WaterVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractSorbitan IsostearateEthylhexylglycerinPimpinella Anisum Fruit ExtractPyrus Communis Fruit ExtractSodium PhytateButylene GlycolHedera Helix Leaf/Stem ExtractCitrullus Lanatus Fruit ExtractSantalum Album Wood ExtractLycium Barbarum Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier derived from plant oils; gentle, used in O/W or W/O systems, low irritancy.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Polysorbate 60

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

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

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.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol

Not decoded yet

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract

Pimpinella anisum fruit extract, provides fragrance and conditioning; allergenic potential.

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Pear fruit extract with polyphenols and antioxidants; moisturizing and protective; juice-based, requires preservative and stability management.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Butylene Glycol

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

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract

Ivy extract for soothing/astringent skin care; usually acts in synergy.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

Watermelon extract; L-citrulline/sugar; low-conc humectant, mild, no pub comed data

Santalum Album Wood Extract

Sandalwood extract; soothing conditioner with woody scent. Watch for batch variance and sensitization.

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

Lycium barbarum extract; astringent and conditioner. Use at 1-2%; contains polysaccharides and antioxidants.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

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