Good Molecules bha clarifying gel cream
Good Molecules good molecules bha clarifying gel cream lists 21 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Water
- Propanediol
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Glycerin
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
- Salicylic Acid
- Tromethamine
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Bisabolol
- Allantoin
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-based, low-irritation formula with BHA for oil control and exfoliation. Enriched with grape seed and centella extracts for soothing. Ideal for oily, combination, or acne-prone skin, particularly for unclogging pores. Factory note: Preservative system is minimal and fragrance-free, reducing sensitivity risks, making it safe for reactive oily skin.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Diheptyl Succinate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- CLEANSING
- Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- BUFFERING
- Tromethamine
Other ingredients
Caprylhydroxamic AcidVitis Vinifera Seed OilPunica Granatum Seed OilCamellia Sinensis Seed OilBisabololAllantoinCentella Asiatica ExtractDiglucosyl Gallic Acid1,2-HexanediolCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diheptyl Succinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tromethamine | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III/61 | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylhydroxamic Acid | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Punica Granatum Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diglucosyl Gallic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether
- Caprylyl glyceryl ether; functions as thickener and foam booster; improves lather stability in cleansing formulations.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Tromethamine
- pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required
- Caprylhydroxamic Acid
- Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.
- Punica Granatum Seed Oil
- Vegetable oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids; emollient with light feel, prone to oxidation, add antioxidants and store protected.
- Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
- Camellia seed oil; rich in vitamin E/oleic acid, emollient/antioxidant, light texture.
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
- Diglucosyl gallic acid from tea, hair antioxidant; water-soluble, gentle on scalp
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions
- Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
- Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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