pestle-mortar Pestle & Mortar Hydrate
pestle-mortar Pestle & Mortar Hydrate lists 20 ingredients on its label, 18 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Glycerin
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Butylene Glycol
- Myristyl Myristate
- Squalane
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
- Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Punica Granatum Extract
- Carbomer
- Tocopherol
- Disodium Edta
- Phenoxyethanol
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view O/W cream with butylene glycol and grape seed oil. Uses a peptide complex for repair, backed by tea extract. Factory observation: Preservative-free design relies on physical barriers and strict aseptic production to ensure microbial safety, suitable for dry skin preferring minimal additives.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Ethylhexyl PalmitateGlyceryl StearateMyristyl MyristateSqualane
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Peg-100 Stearate
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl HydroxythreonineTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea TrifluoroacetateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPunica Granatum ExtractCarbomerTocopherolDisodium EdtaPhenoxyethanolCitrus Medica Limonum Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Myristyl Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.
- 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.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Myristyl Myristate
- Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.
- Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
- Not decoded yet
- Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
- Complex peptide precursor for skin conditioning; limited public data, follow supplier dosage.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Punica Granatum Extract
- Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil
- Citrus medica limonum peel oil, citrus scent, contains phototoxic furanocoumarins; caution with sun exposure.
- Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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