best-face-forward Best Face Forward Probiotic Blue Light Protection 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. Glycerin
3. Isohexadecane
4. Niacinamide
5. PEG-100 Stearate
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
8. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
9. Beta-Carotene
10. Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
11. Bifida Ferment Filtrate
12. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
13. Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
14. Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
15. Spirulina Maxima Extract
16. Laminaria Japonica Extract
17. Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
18. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
19. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
20. Malt Extract
21. Panthenol
22. Xanthophylls
23. Tocopherol
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Dimethicone
26. Glyceryl Stearate
27. Cetearyl Alcohol
28. Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
29. Benzyl Glycol
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Raspberry Ketone
32. Disodium EDTA
33. Fragrance
34. Coumarin
35. Benzyl Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains fragrance

Formulation view O/W emulsion enriched with various probiotic fermentates (e.g., Bifida) to support skin microbiome. Niacinamide and beta-carotene provide antioxidant support. Light esters ensure a light texture. Preserved with ethylhexylglycerin. Ideal for sensitive skin. Factory note: sterility and bioactivity retention of ferments are key process aspects.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsohexadecaneHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

HAIR CONDITIONING

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Other ingredients

Beta-CaroteneLactobacillus Ferment FiltrateBifida Ferment FiltrateLactococcus Ferment LysateStreptococcus Thermophilus FermentSaccharomyces Ferment FiltrateSpirulina Maxima ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractHizikia Fusiforme ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractMalt ExtractPanthenolXanthophyllsTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateDimethiconeGlyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholSodium Polyacrylate StarchBenzyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinRaspberry KetoneDisodium EDTAFragranceCoumarinBenzyl Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Niacinamide

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Crambe abyssinica seed oil for hair/skin; oleic-rich, high oleic ratio may be comedogenic

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate

Not decoded yet

Bifida Ferment Filtrate

Ferment filtrate with prebiotics/metabolites for conditioning; high sterility requirements.

Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Lactococcus lysate; provides amino acids and polysaccharides for moisture, fermentation reduces allergens.

Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment

Lactic acid and peptide ferment; moisturizing and microbiome balancing, check pH stability.

Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate

Yeast ferment filtrate; humectant and conditioner. May contain peptides, prone to browning, protect from light.

Spirulina Maxima Extract

Spirulina extract for smoothing and conditioning; verify stability with fragrances and UV light.

Laminaria Japonica Extract

Kelp extract providing hydration and antioxidant protection; water-soluble.

Hizikia Fusiforme Extract

Seaweed extract for hydration; potential allergen, use with caution in sensitive skin.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

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%.

Malt Extract

Malt extract with sugars and polyphenols for skin protection; high sugar content requires preservative synergy

Panthenol

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

Xanthophylls

Carotenoid derivative used primarily as antioxidant and pigment; aqueous forms are prone to oxidation and require light/air protection.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Dimethicone

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Sodium Polyacrylate Starch

Sodium polyacrylate starch graft, absorbent and binder; hydrophilic polymer for powders, watch for hardness changes upon hydration.

Benzyl Glycol

Solvent and viscosity regulator; aids solubility of actives, slight preservative boost

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Raspberry Ketone

Natural raspberry ketone; acts as fragrance and skin conditioning agent; often added in trace amounts for specific claims.

Disodium EDTA

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Benzyl Benzoate

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

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