glamglow Brightening Flash Mud

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. Kaolin
3. Synthetic Wax
4. Cetyl Alcohol
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Acetyl Glucosamine
8. Niacinamide
9. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
10. Pumice
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. PEG-100 Stearate
13. Pentylene Glycol
14. Quartz
15. Betula Alba Leaf Extract
16. Betula Pendula Wood Powder
17. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
18. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
19. Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
20. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
21. Rosa Canina Flower Extract
22. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
23. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Diamond Powder
26. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Fragrance
29. Benzyl Alcohol
30. Linalool
31. Amyl Cinnamal
32. Benzyl Benzoate
33. Benzyl Salicylate
34. Geraniol
35. Hexyl Cinnamal
36. Limonene
37. Potassium Sorbate
38. Lactic Acid
39. Allantoin
40. Disodium EDTA
41. Ethylhexylglycerin
42. Salicylic Acid
43. Glycerin
44. Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
45. Octyldodecyl Oleate
46. Octyldodecanol
47. Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
48. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
49. Solidago Virgaurea Extract
50. Titanium Dioxide
51. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Formulation view Mineral mud mask with kaolin and pumice for physical adsorption and exfoliation. Synthetic wax adds structure. Niacinamide and ascorbate derivatives brighten; silica powder adds shine. Ideal for deep cleansing on oily skin. Formulator notes multiple fragrances and silicones; ensure kaolin heavy metals comply with regulations and control particle size to prevent micro-abrasions for sensitive skin.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ABRASIVE

KaolinSynthetic Wax

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Alcohol

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Acetyl Glucosamine

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

Other ingredients

PolymethylsilsesquioxanePumiceGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePentylene GlycolQuartzBetula Alba Leaf ExtractBetula Pendula Wood PowderTetrahexyldecyl AscorbatePaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractRosa Canina Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMagnesium Aluminum SilicateTocopheryl AcetateDiamond PowderPolymethylsilsesquioxaneXanthan GumFragranceBenzyl AlcoholLinaloolAmyl CinnamalBenzyl BenzoateBenzyl SalicylateGeraniolHexyl CinnamalLimonenePotassium SorbateLactic AcidAllantoinDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinSalicylic AcidGlycerinRibes Nigrum Seed OilOctyldodecyl OleateOctyldodecanolOctyldodecyl Stearoyl StearateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSolidago Virgaurea ExtractTitanium DioxidePhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Synthetic Wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Butylene Glycol

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

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Niacinamide

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Pumice

Inorganic abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size critical to avoid damage.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Pentylene Glycol

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

Quartz

Mineral abrasive for physical exfoliation; particle size and polish critical, high hardness may damage stratum corneum.

Betula Alba Leaf Extract

Botanical leaf extract for mild conditioning and fragrance; extremely low concentration, negligible irritation risk.

Betula Pendula Wood Powder

Not decoded yet

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

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

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens

Rosa Canina Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Diamond Powder

Diamond powder as abrasive; high hardness, check particle uniformity

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Xanthan Gum

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Linalool

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

Amyl Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Disodium EDTA

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Glycerin

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

Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil

Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation

Octyldodecyl Oleate

Ester lipid providing emollience and lubrication; acts as occlusive to reduce water loss with a non-greasy feel.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Ester emollient for silky feel and thickening; 1-5%, avoid acidic systems

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%.

Solidago Virgaurea Extract

Botanical skin conditioner offering antioxidant and soothing benefits at low levels.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Phenoxyethanol

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

Related products in this category

• synergie-skin Synergie Skin Suprema-C+ with 20% CMF Tri-acid Complex
• synergie-skin Synergie Skin Vitamin B
• loccitane L´Occitane Aqua Réotier Refreshing Eye Gel
• confianca Confiança Sulfur Soap
• seventyone-percent Seventyone Percent The Blue Lagoon
• florence-by-mills Florence by Mills Spot A Spot