barr Super Green Deep Energy 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. Houttuynia Cordata Extract
2. Artemisia Capillaris Extract
3. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
4. Butylene Glycol
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Glycerin
7. Water
8. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
9. Arginine
10. Carbomer
11. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
12. Polyisobutene
13. Allantoin
14. Panthenol
15. Xanthan Gum
16. Ethylhexylglycerin
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Disodium EDTA
19. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
20. Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
21. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
22. Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside
23. Sorbitan Oleate
24. Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
25. Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Amber Powder
27. Dextrin
28. Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
29. Theobroma Cacao Extract
30. Curcuma Longa Root Extract
31. Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
32. Corallina Officinalis Extract
33. Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Formulation view Plant-extract rich cream featuring houttuynia and artemisia. Hyaluronic acid and panthenol boost hydration. Carbomer base creates a gel texture. Simple preservative system. Ideal for sensitive skin seeking botanical benefits. Formulator note: high extract load requires careful batch consistency and stability testing.

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Houttuynia Cordata Extract1,2-Hexanediol

皮肤调理剂

Artemisia Capillaris Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Other ingredients

ArginineCarbomerSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPolyisobuteneAllantoinPanthenolXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTAMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl Capryl GlucosideSorbitan OleateCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronateAmber PowderDextrinSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractTheobroma Cacao ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCorallina Officinalis ExtractMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil

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Ingredients explained

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Houttuynia cordata extract for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects; contains volatile oils, patch test recommended for sensitive skin.

Artemisia Capillaris Extract

Traditional herb extract used for soothing/conditioning; batch variability and allergen risk need monitoring

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Glycerin

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

Water

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Arginine

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Panthenol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Disodium EDTA

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

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

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

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside

Not decoded yet

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Coccinia indica fruit extract for skin conditioning; plant-derived, low irritation.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Amber Powder

Amber mineral powder used as deodorant or filler; chemically stable, very low allergen risk

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Eggplant fruit extract for skin conditioning; watch for batch consistency and potential allergenicity.

Theobroma Cacao Extract

Cacao extract providing antioxidants and conditioning, aids skin elasticity.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

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

Corallina Officinalis Extract

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

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Light emollient oil rich in oleic acid; moderate comedogenic risk.

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