laneige Essential Balancing Emulsion (Moisture)

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. Purified Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Hydrogenated Poly
4. Glycerin
5. Dimethicone
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8. Propanediol
9. Sucrose Stearate
10. Beta-Glucan
11. Magnesium Sulfate
12. Manganese Sulfate
13. Zinc Sulfate
14. Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
15. Betula Alba Juice
16. Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
17. Glycogen
18. Polyglutamic Acid
19. Jojoba Seed Oil
20. Arginine
21. Mannitol
22. Pca
23. Serine
24. Sucrose
25. Citrulline
26. Alanine
27. Threonine
28. Glyceryl Stearate
29. Dimethiconol
30. Lysine Hcl
31. Histidine Hcl
32. Cetearyl Alcohol
33. Shea Butter
34. Cyclopentasiloxane
35. Ascorbyl Glucoside
36. Stearic Acid
37. Palmitic Acid
38. Carbomer
39. Ethylhexylglycerin
40. Calcium Chloride
41. Tromethamine
42. Disodium EDTA
43. Phenoxyethanol
44. Aromatics

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

油相溶剂，柔润剂

Hydrogenated Poly

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Sucrose StearateBeta-GlucanMagnesium SulfateManganese SulfateZinc SulfateOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit ExtractBetula Alba JuiceChenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractGlycogenPolyglutamic AcidJojoba Seed OilArginineMannitolPcaSerineSucroseCitrullineAlanineThreonineGlyceryl StearateDimethiconolLysine HclHistidine HclCetearyl AlcoholShea ButterCyclopentasiloxaneAscorbyl GlucosideStearic AcidPalmitic AcidCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinCalcium ChlorideTromethamineDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolAromatics

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydrogenated Poly

Hydrogenated poly C6-14 olefins, saturated oil; occlusive, low permeability

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Propanediol

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

Sucrose Stearate

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Manganese Sulfate

Manganese sulfate, trace element supplement; low concentration use

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids

Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract

Botanical fruit extract for skin conditioning; usually at low levels, act in synergy.

Betula Alba Juice

Not decoded yet

Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract

Quinoa seed extract, protein/polypeptide conditioner; water-soluble, check charge interactions with actives.

Glycogen

Animal-derived polysaccharide humectant; 1–5% for skin feel and softness, verify source and purity, low allergy risk.

Polyglutamic Acid

Natural-derived polypeptide for hydration and skin conditioning; often used for long-lasting moisture

Jojoba Seed Oil

Jojoba seed oil; ester-rich, skin-like emollient; low irritation potential.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

Citrulline

Citrulline amino-acid derivative, moisturizing; 1–5%, water-soluble, pairs well with HA.

Alanine

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

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Lysine Hcl

Lysine HCl, amino acid for hair and skin conditioning, reduces protein loss

Histidine Hcl

Amino acid salt for pH buffering and hair conditioning; gentle buffering system, potential sensitization at high concentrations.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Shea Butter

Natural butter providing emollient and occlusive moisturizing; used as emollient and emulsifier.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Calcium Chloride

Cross-linker and viscosity controller for gels; astringent at high levels, check skin tolerance

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Phenoxyethanol

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

Aromatics

Not decoded yet

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