pestle-mortar Pestle & Mortar Superstar
pestle-mortar Pestle & Mortar Superstar lists 17 ingredients on its label, 8 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.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil*
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- Persea Gratissima Oil*
- Rosa Canina Oil*
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil**
- Ribes Nigrum Oil*
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil***
- Nigella Sativa Seed Oil**
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil**
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil*
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Tocopherol
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil**
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil**
Highlights
Formulation view Anhydrous blend of eight plant oils including jojoba and avocado, combined with two retinoid derivatives. Factory observation: High total oil content increases oxidation risk, relying on vitamin E for protection; strict light-blocking storage is mandatory for dry or mature skin evening use.
Key ingredients
- 润肤剂
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil*
- 皮肤调理剂-柔润剂
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- 皮肤调理剂，柔润剂
- Persea Gratissima Oil*
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III
- Retinyl Palmitate
- SOLVENT
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopherol
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Other ingredients
Rosa Canina Oil*Punica Granatum Seed Oil**Ribes Nigrum Oil*Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil***Nigella Sativa Seed Oil**Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil**Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil*Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil**Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil**
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil* | 润肤剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil* | 皮肤调理剂-柔润剂 | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil* | 皮肤调理剂，柔润剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Rosa Canina Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Punica Granatum Seed Oil** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ribes Nigrum Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil*** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Nigella Sativa Seed Oil** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil** | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil*
- Grape seed oil, light oil rich in palmitoleic acid; low comedogenicity, pair with antioxidants.
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil*
- Jojoba oil, a liquid wax mimicking sebum; low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types
- Persea Gratissima Oil*
- Avocado oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids; heavy, greasy feel, avoid for oily skin; prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants
- Rosa Canina Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil**
- Not decoded yet
- Ribes Nigrum Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
- Water-soluble retinoate ester; gentler metabolism booster than retinol, stable, suitable for sensitive users at low levels
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil***
- Not decoded yet
- Nigella Sativa Seed Oil**
- Not decoded yet
- Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil**
- Not decoded yet
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil**
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Helianthus Annuus Seed 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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