wonjin-effect Wonjin Effect Melaless Cream

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. Aqua
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Turmeric Root Extract
9. Corallina Officinalis Extract
10. Cyclopentasiloxane
11. Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides
12. Niacinamide
13. 1,2-Hexanediol
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. Stearic Acid
16. Cyclohexasiloxane
17. Dimethicone
18. Cetearyl Olivate
19. Microcrystalline Wax
20. Bisabolol
21. Beeswax
22. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
23. Polysorbate 60
24. Sorbitan Olivate
25. Sorbitan Stearate
26. Arginine
27. Carbomer
28. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
29. Panthenol
30. Hydrogenated Lecithin
31. Adenosine
32. Fragrance
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
35. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
36. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
37. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
38. Glutathione
39. Madecassoside
40. Tranexamic Acid
41. Equisetum Arvense Extract
42. Phytosterols
43. Lecithin
44. Ubiquinone
45. Sorbitan Caprylate
46. Xanthan Gum
47. Lycopodium Clavatum Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Formulation view Oil-in-water emulsion with synthetic waxes for occlusion, incorporating turmeric and coralina extracts with high-concentration niacinamide. Also contains adenosine. Formulator note: The heavy system suits dry skin, but turmeric extract requires monitoring for potential skin staining, and high niacinamide levels may cause stinging in non-tolerant individuals.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Ethylhexanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

抗氧化剂

Turmeric Root Extract

Other ingredients

Corallina Officinalis ExtractCyclopentasiloxaneCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridesNiacinamide1,2-HexanediolGlyceryl StearateStearic AcidCyclohexasiloxaneDimethiconeCetearyl OlivateMicrocrystalline WaxBisabololBeeswaxSorbitan SesquioleatePolysorbate 60Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan StearateArginineCarbomerDipotassium GlycyrrhizatePanthenolHydrogenated LecithinAdenosineFragranceDisodium EDTAMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractGlutathioneMadecassosideTranexamic AcidEquisetum Arvense ExtractPhytosterolsLecithinUbiquinoneSorbitan CaprylateXanthan GumLycopodium Clavatum Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Turmeric Root Extract

Curcumin source, anti-inflammatory; high doses cause staining, check stability, caution in pregnancy

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

Common lightweight ester oil; pleasant skin feel, high biocompatibility for moisturizing bases.

Niacinamide

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Dimethicone

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Microcrystalline Wax

Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Arginine

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Panthenol

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Disodium EDTA

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

Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract

Natural extract providing antioxidant activity; used as functional ingredient at low levels.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; antioxidant properties, light sensitivity advised.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Holy basil leaf extract for conditioning; complex botanical, patch test recommended for compatibility

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Tranexamic Acid

Tranexamic acid for skin brightening; generally mild at low external doses.

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Lecithin

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

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Sorbitan Caprylate

Non-ionic oil-soluble emulsifier for W/O systems at 1–5%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin.

Xanthan Gum

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

Lycopodium Clavatum Extract

Lycopodium clavatum extract, botanical with flavonoids; low irritation risk at typical levels.

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