aspect Extreme B17

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. Niacinamide
3. Glycerin
4. Lecithin
5. Panthenol
6. Tocopheryl Acetate
7. Phenoxyethanol
8. Fucus Serratus Extract
9. Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
10. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
11. Xanthan Gum
12. Lactic Acid
13. Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
14. Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides
15. Potassium Sorbate
16. Sclerotium Gum
17. Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
18. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Sorbitol
21. Tetrasodium EDTA
22. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
23. Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
24. Alteromonas Ferment Extract
25. Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
26. Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
27. Tasmannia Lanceolata Berry Extract
28. Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract
29. Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract
30. Sodium Metabisulfite
31. Caprylyl Glycol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

LecithinPanthenol

ANTIOXIDANT

Tocopheryl Acetate

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

SKIN PROTECTING

Fucus Serratus Extract

Other ingredients

Oryza Sativa Bran OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilXanthan GumLactic AcidEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractBiotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast PolypeptidesPotassium SorbateSclerotium GumAscophyllum Nodosum ExtractCitrus Limon Peel OilEthylhexylglycerinSorbitolTetrasodium EDTASodium Stearoyl GlutamateMentha Viridis Leaf OilAlteromonas Ferment ExtractTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractBackhousia Citriodora Leaf ExtractTasmannia Lanceolata Berry ExtractCitrus Glauca Fruit ExtractDavidsonia Jerseyana Fruit ExtractSodium MetabisulfiteCaprylyl Glycol

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Glycerin

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Panthenol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fucus Serratus Extract

Brown algae extract with fucoidan for hydration and skin protection; stable and compatible.

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Xanthan Gum

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Biotin/Folic Acid/Cyanocobalamin/Niacinamide/Pantothenic Acid/Pyridoxine/Riboflavin/Thiamine/Yeast Polypeptides

Water-soluble B-vitamins and yeast polypeptides for skin conditioning; low-dose formulation; yeast-sensitive individuals should test.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract

Ascophyllum nodosum extract, provides hydration and antioxidant protection; usually low concentration as natural functional additive.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil

Spearmint oil for cooling/fragrance, restricted; label allergens, limit for sensitive skin

Alteromonas Ferment Extract

Ferment filtrate with peptides/polysaccharides; skin conditioning, 1–3% typical; check preservative system.

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract

Terminalia ferdinandiana extract; traditional lightening agent; antioxidant for uneven skin tone.

Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract

Backhousia citriodora leaf with tannins; astringent and conditioning, high levels may irritate.

Tasmannia Lanceolata Berry Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract

Citrus glauca fruit extract; contains essential oils, allergen and photosensitivity risk, caution for sensitive skin

Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Caprylyl Glycol

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

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