melixir Vegan Relief Facial 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. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
3. Glycerin
4. Dipropylene Glycol
5. Propanediol
6. Methyl Trimethicone
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
9. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
10. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
11. 1,2-Hexanediol
12. Diglycerin
13. Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
14. Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
15. Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
16. Salix Alba Bark Extract
17. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
18. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
19. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
20. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
21. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
22. Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
23. Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil
24. Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
25. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
26. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
27. Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
28. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
29. Hydroxyacetophenone
30. Tromethamine
31. Decyl Glucoside
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Sodium Phytate
34. Dextrin
35. Tocopherol
36. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

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

Formulation view Water-in-oil emulsion with silicones for slip, paired with tea and centella extracts. Rich oils suit dry or damaged skin. Factory view: Silicone dispersion is critical to prevent flocculation; plant oils require strict light control and antioxidants.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Dipropylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Other ingredients

Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoatePrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil1,2-HexanediolDiglycerinCannabis Sativa Seed OilCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractCladosiphon Okamuranus ExtractSalix Alba Bark ExtractCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractPinus Densiflora Leaf ExtractOriganum Majorana Leaf OilTheobroma Cacao Seed ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilPolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerHydroxyacetophenoneTromethamineDecyl GlucosideEthylhexylglycerinSodium PhytateDextrinTocopherolXanthan Gum

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Glycerin

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl trimethicone for anti-foaming and slip; silicone-based, silky feel

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Hemp seed oil, non-psychoactive, emollient for skin and hair; high linoleic acid, needs antioxidants

Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract

Centella asiatica extract for repair and soothing; contains asiaticoside, good for barrier

Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract

Cladosiphon okamuranus extract containing polysaccharides, used for moisturizing and skin conditioning

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Contains natural salicylic acid precursors, mild exfoliating and antibacterial; may irritate at high levels; avoid in sensitive skin.

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract

Bergamot leaf extract for astringency; used in refreshing formulas.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract

Pine leaf extract with antioxidant polyphenols; claimed antimicrobial and antioxidant; plant-based, watch for individual allergies.

Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil

Not decoded yet

Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract

Cacao seed extract; polyphenols. Antioxidant and conditioning, hygroscopic, store in dry conditions.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Botanical oil as fragrance and conditioner; contains allergens, dilute and test for sensitization

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate for emulsion stabilization and thickening; ionic polymer, check ion compatibility.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Phytate

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

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Tocopherol

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

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