chantecaille Vital Essence

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. Pentylene Glycol
4. Carbomer
5. Phenoxyethanol
6. Potassium Hydroxide
7. Squalane
8. Methylparaben
9. Alanine
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Stearic Acid
13. Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
14. Cetyl Alcohol
15. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
16. Dimethicone
17. Glycol Distearate
18. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
19. Bentonite
20. Isosteareth-20
21. Alcohol
22. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Butylparaben
25. Tocopherol
26. Laminaria Saccharina Extract
27. Glycine Soja Protein
28. Natto Gum
29. Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
30. Bifida Ferment Lysate
31. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
32. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
33. Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains parabensContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

EMULSION STABILISING

Carbomer

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

BUFFERING · 限制 III

Potassium Hydroxide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Squalane

FRAGRANCE

Methylparaben

Other ingredients

AlanineButylene GlycolSodium HyaluronateStearic AcidPolyglyceryl-2 IsostearateCetyl AlcoholSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilDimethiconeGlycol DistearateVitis Vinifera Seed OilBentoniteIsosteareth-20AlcoholRosa Damascena Flower WaterXanthan GumButylparabenTocopherolLaminaria Saccharina ExtractGlycine Soja ProteinNatto GumPueraria Lobata Root ExtractBifida Ferment LysateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractChlorella Vulgaris ExtractGlycereth-25 Pca Isostearate

Skim through

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Phenoxyethanol

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate

Gentle emulsifier for O/W systems; sulfate-free, suitable for sensitive skin

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Glycol Distearate

Glycol distearate for thickening and emulsification; non-ionic, improves viscosity

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Bentonite

Natural clay for oil absorption in masks or thickening; no allergenicity, ensure high purity batches

Isosteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Xanthan Gum

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

Butylparaben

Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.

Tocopherol

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

Laminaria Saccharina Extract

Seaweed-derived hydrating skin protectant rich in polysaccharides; filter to prevent microbial contamination

Glycine Soja Protein

Soy-based emulsifier and conditioner; improves feel and hair shine, contains allergenic soy protein

Natto Gum

Natto gum, film-forming; 0.1–0.5% typical, low irritation, low sensitization

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Glycereth-25 Pca Isostearate

Emulsifier and conditioning agent; 1–3% typical, low irritancy and comedogenicity

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