fourth-ray Fourth Ray Matcha Face Milk

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. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
4. Isopropyl Myristate
5. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
6. Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
7. Propanediol
8. Squalane
9. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
10. Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
11. Hydrolyzed Kale Protein
12. Hydrolyzed Carrot Protein
13. Hydrolyzed Lemon Protein
14. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
15. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
16. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
17. Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
18. Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
19. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
20. Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract
21. Rose Extract
22. Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
23. Coriandrum Sativum Fruit/Leaf Extract
24. Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
25. Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
26. Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment
27. Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment
28. Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
29. Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment
30. Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
31. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Phospholipids
34. Tourmaline Extract
35. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
36. Xanthan Gum
37. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
38. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
39. Sodium Hydroxide
40. Hexylene Glycol
41. Caprylyl Glycol
42. Sorbic Acid
43. Potassium Sorbate
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Blue 1
46. Yellow 5

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCetyl EthylhexanoateEthylhexyl IsononanoateSqualane

BINDING

Isopropyl Myristate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractOryza Sativa Bran OilHydrolyzed Kale ProteinHydrolyzed Carrot ProteinHydrolyzed Lemon ProteinRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit ExtractPrunus Persica Fruit ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractPlumeria Rubra Flower ExtractRose ExtractLavandula Angustifolia ExtractCoriandrum Sativum Fruit/Leaf ExtractFucus Vesiculosus ExtractCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem ExtractSaccharomyces/Copper FermentSaccharomyces/Iron FermentSaccharomyces/Magnesium FermentSaccharomyces/Silicon FermentSaccharomyces/Zinc FermentGlycine Soja Seed ExtractSodium HyaluronatePhospholipidsTourmaline ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideXanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerMagnesium Aluminum SilicateSodium HydroxideHexylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolSorbic AcidPotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanolBlue 1Yellow 5

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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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Light synthetic ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; low irritation, non-comedogenic

Propanediol

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Rice bran oil rich in oryzanol and linoleic acid for conditioning; moderate comedogenic rating, mind oxidative stability.

Hydrolyzed Kale Protein

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Carrot Protein

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Lemon Protein

Not decoded yet

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%.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract

Bergamot extract with citrus scent; phototoxic risk, best avoided in leave-on products exposed to sun.

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract

Peach fruit extract with fruit acids and fibers; used as mild physical exfoliant and moisturizer

Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Jasmine flower/leaf extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergenic fragrances, caution in sensitive skin

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

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

Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract

Soothing/conditioning plumeria extract; plant allergen watch

Rose Extract

Plant extract for aromatherapy and skin conditioning; verify allergen labeling.

Lavandula Angustifolia Extract

Lavender extract; regulating and calming. Contains linalool and other allergens, use with caution for sensitive skin.

Coriandrum Sativum Fruit/Leaf Extract

Coriander extract; fragrance and mild anti-sebum, contains coumarins (photosensitizing risk)

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Brown alga extract providing moisture, soothing, and smoothing; gentle with no known sensitization or comedogenic risk.

Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment

Ferment filtrate used as a skin conditioning agent

Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment

Ferment rich in minerals and bioactives for skin conditioning.

Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment

Yeast and magnesium ferment supplementing minerals and peptides; functional co-agent, typically low concentration

Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment

Yeast-silicon ferment with minerals for skin conditioning; check micro limits

Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment

Yeast ferment for anti-dandruff and skin conditioning; limited to III/24h, avoid with high acid levels

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Tourmaline Extract

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Xanthan Gum

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Sorbic Acid

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

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

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

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