skin-script Skin Script Cacteen Balancing Moisturizer
skin-script Skin Script Cacteen Balancing Moisturizer lists 36 ingredients on its label, 29 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid
- Bisabolol
- Spin Trap
- Phycocyanin
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Squalane
- Triisononanoin
- Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate
- Cholesteryl Chloride
- Cholesteryl Nonanoate
- Phenyl T-Butylnitrone
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
- Spirulina Platensis Extract
- Tocopherol
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Sodium PCA
- Bisabolol
- Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Xanthan Gum
- Carbomer
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Phytic Acid
- Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sorbic Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl OlivateCetearyl Olivate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate
- FRAGRANCE
- BisabololCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Opuntia Ficus-IndicaSodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylic AcidSpin TrapPhycocyaninSqualaneTriisononanoinCholesteryl Oleyl CarbonateCholesteryl ChlorideCholesteryl NonanoatePhenyl T-ButylnitroneOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem ExtractSpirulina Platensis ExtractTocopherolGlycine Soja OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderSodium PCABisabololLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractXanthan GumCarbomerCaprylyl GlycolSodium HydroxidePhytic AcidAcetyl Tributyl CitratePhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateSorbic Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opuntia Ficus-Indica | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Spin Trap | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phycocyanin | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triisononanoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cholesteryl Chloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cholesteryl Nonanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenyl T-Butylnitrone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Spirulina Platensis Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Phytic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acetyl Tributyl Citrate | FRAGRANCE, PLASTICISER, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid
- Not decoded yet
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Spin Trap
- Not decoded yet
- Phycocyanin
- Not decoded yet
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Triisononanoin
- Synthetic ester oil, light and non-greasy; replaces mineral/vegetable oils, low allergy risk, pair with humectants in dry climates
- Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate
- Not decoded yet
- Cholesteryl Chloride
- Not decoded yet
- Cholesteryl Nonanoate
- Cholesteryl nonanoate, light oil ester; fast-absorbing, non-greasy, enhances permeability for light moisturizers.
- Phenyl T-Butylnitrone
- Not decoded yet
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
- Prickly pear extract; traditional humectant/soother; no published irritant/comedogenic data
- Spirulina Platensis Extract
- Spirulina platensis extract; rich in phycocyanin; skin protector; dark color requires color management
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
- Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
- Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Phytic Acid
- Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.
- Acetyl Tributyl Citrate
- Acetylated citrate ester; plasticizer and fragrance carrier
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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