espa Optimal Skin Pro-cleanser Supersize

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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
2. Glycerin
3. Jojoba Esters
4. Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
5. Aqua
6. Sucrose Laurate
7. Persea Gratissima Oil
8. Coconut Alkanes
9. Phenoxyethanol
10. Limonene
11. Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
12. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
13. Sucrose Stearate
14. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
15. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
16. Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
17. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
18. Fragrance*
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
21. Linalool
22. Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract
23. Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
24. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
25. Disodium Phosphate
26. Citric Acid
27. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
28. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Jojoba EstersSucrose LaurateCoconut Alkanes

SKIN CONDITIONING

Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment FiltratePersea Gratissima Oil

SOLVENT

Aqua

Other ingredients

PhenoxyethanolLimoneneVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilSucrose StearateCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilFragrance*EthylhexylglycerinLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateLinaloolMoringa Pterygosperma Seed ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractRosa Damascena Flower OilDisodium PhosphateCitric AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

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Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glycerin

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

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate

Probiotic ingredient containing pumpkin and Lactobacillus; typically under 10%, used for texture and barrier support.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Sucrose Laurate

Sucrose laurate; mild emulsifier and detergent; used for thickening and emulsifying creams; may cause mild irritation.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Coconut Alkanes

Coconut alkanes as solvents/emollients with medium volatility; check oxidation stability.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

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

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

Bitter orange flower oil, an essential oil used for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains labeled allergen compounds, caution for sensitive skin.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

Bergamot essential oil, natural fragrance and photosensitizer; limit daytime use or use FCF grade

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Fragrance*

Complex fragrance for odor; contains allergens, must comply with EU 26-labeling rules

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract

Moringa seed extract rich in antioxidants and amino acids; used for skin conditioning, often added as a functional ingredient.

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

Jasmine flower extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergens, restricted in leave-on products under EU regulations, label required.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

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%.

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