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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. Aqua
2. Ascorbic Acid
3. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
4. Propanediol
5. Niacinamide
6. Glycereth-26
7. Diheptyl Succinate
8. Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
9. Undecane
10. Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
11. Glycerin
12. Ectoin
13. Oryzanol
14. 4-Butylresorcinol
15. Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
16. Xylitylglucoside
17. Superoxide Dismutase
18. Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
19. Glabridin
20. Madecassoside
21. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
22. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
23. Betaine
24. Matricaria Recutita Flower Extract
25. Heptyl Undecylenate
26. Sodium PCA
27. Sodium Lactate
28. Tridecane
29. Anhydroxylitol
30. Arginine
31. Tocopherol
32. Hydroxyacetophenone
33. Xylitol
34. Olive Glycerides
35. Aspartic Acid
36. Pca
37. Ethyl Oleate
38. Glycine
39. Alanine
40. Serine
41. Valine
42. Lactic Acid
43. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
44. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
45. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
46. Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
47. Potassium Sorbate
48. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
49. Sodium Phytate
50. Propyl Gallate
51. Citric Acid
52. Disodium EDTA
53. Myristyl Myristate
54. Sodium Metabisulfite
55. Proline
56. Threonine
57. Isoleucine
58. Histidine
59. Phenylalanine

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbic AcidAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Diheptyl Succinate

FILM FORMING

Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

UndecaneGlyceryl Oleate CitrateGlycerinEctoinOryzanol4-ButylresorcinolDiglucosyl Gallic AcidXylitylglucosideSuperoxide DismutaseTremella Fuciformis PolysaccharideGlabridinMadecassosideChlorella Vulgaris ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38BetaineMatricaria Recutita Flower ExtractHeptyl UndecylenateSodium PCASodium LactateTridecaneAnhydroxylitolArginineTocopherolHydroxyacetophenoneXylitolOlive GlyceridesAspartic AcidPcaEthyl OleateGlycineAlanineSerineValineLactic AcidPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Hydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerPotassium SorbateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinSodium PhytatePropyl GallateCitric AcidDisodium EDTAMyristyl MyristateSodium MetabisulfiteProlineThreonineIsoleucineHistidinePhenylalanine

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Niacinamide

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Diheptyl Succinate

Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.

Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer

MMA/GDMA crosspolymer film former for makeup fixation; high concentrations may cause a heavy, occlusive feel.

Undecane

Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable

Glyceryl Oleate Citrate

Emulsifier, with cleansing and moisturizing functions

Glycerin

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

Ectoin

Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems

Oryzanol

Rice-bran antioxidant for skin conditioning and sebum balance

4-Butylresorcinol

Not decoded yet

Diglucosyl Gallic Acid

Diglucosyl gallic acid from tea, hair antioxidant; water-soluble, gentle on scalp

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide

Tremella polysaccharide; high-hold humectant that forms a water-retaining film, low irritation

Glabridin

Not decoded yet

Madecassoside

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

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Matricaria Recutita Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Heptyl Undecylenate

Heptyl undecylenate, light emollient ester; fresh feel, non-greasy, low comedogenic risk

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Tridecane

Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Arginine

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

Tocopherol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Olive Glycerides

Olive-derived mono/diglycerides as auxiliary O/W emulsifiers and emollients; screen olive-allergy risk.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Ethyl Oleate

Light emollient ester, fast absorption for oily skin; may contain fragrance traces

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Lactic Acid

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

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Propyl Gallate

Oil-soluble antioxidant for oil stability; mild skin irritant.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Disodium EDTA

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

Myristyl Myristate

Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

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