le-labo Le Labo Hand Lotion

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/Aqua/Eau
2. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
3. Glycerin
4. Isoamyl Laurate
5. Fragrance
6. Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
7. Sorbitan Olivate
8. Cetearyl Olivate
9. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
10. Cetyl Palmitate
11. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
12. Saccharide Isomerate
13. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
14. Sorbitan Palmitate
15. Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
16. Panthenol
17. Solidago Virgaurea Extract
18. Octyldodecyl Oleate
19. Caffeine
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Octyldodecanol
22. Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
23. Allantoin
24. Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
25. Aminomethyl Propanol
26. Ethylhexylglycerin
27. Alcohol
28. Citric Acid
29. Limonene
30. Linalool
31. Geraniol
32. Citronellol
33. Citral
34. Sodium Phytate
35. Sodium Citrate
36. Tocopheryl Acetate
37. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
38. Tocopherol
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Sorbic Acid

Highlights

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

Formulation view Based on Safflower and Sweet Almond Oils, enriched with Panthenol, Glycyrrhizic Acid, and Saccharide Isomerate for hydration and repair. A multi-emulsifier system ensures stability, while Paeonia extract aids antioxidant protection. Caffeine promotes circulation. Ideal for dry hands or those seeking lightweight, non-tacky moisture. Caution advised for nut allergies.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

FRAGRANCE

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isoamyl LaurateCetearyl Olivate

矫味剂

Fragrance

FILM FORMING

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

Other ingredients

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilCetyl PalmitatePaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractSaccharide IsomerateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSorbitan PalmitateRibes Nigrum Seed OilPanthenolSolidago Virgaurea ExtractOctyldodecyl OleateCaffeineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerOctyldodecanolOctyldodecyl Stearoyl StearateAllantoinCalendula Officinalis Flower OilAminomethyl PropanolEthylhexylglycerinAlcoholCitric AcidLimoneneLinaloolGeraniolCitronellolCitralSodium PhytateSodium CitrateTocopheryl AcetateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateTocopherolPhenoxyethanolSorbic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Glycerin

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

Isoamyl Laurate

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Sorbitan Palmitate

Non-ionic emulsifier, typically used in W/O or blending systems. Low toxicity, non-comedogenic.

Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil

Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation

Panthenol

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

Solidago Virgaurea Extract

Botanical skin conditioner offering antioxidant and soothing benefits at low levels.

Octyldodecyl Oleate

Ester lipid providing emollience and lubrication; acts as occlusive to reduce water loss with a non-greasy feel.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Ester emollient for silky feel and thickening; 1-5%, avoid acidic systems

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil

Calendula flower oil, used as skin conditioning agent and fragrance; plant-based, contains essential oil components, concentration needs control for sensitive skin, may be allergenic.

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Citric Acid

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Sodium Phytate

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Tocopherol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

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