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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. Glycerin
3. Alcohol Denat
4. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
5. Aluminum Starch Octenyl Succinate
6. Ethoxydiglycol
7. Isopropyl Myristate
8. Polysorbate 80
9. Propanediol
10. Alcohol
11. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
12. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
13. Isohexadecane
14. PPG-26-Buteth-26
15. Butylene Glycol
16. Bisabolol
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Trehalose
19. Betaine
20. 1,2-Hexanediol
21. Dimethyl Isosorbide
22. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
23. Sodium Lactate
24. Sodium PCA
25. Iris Florentina Root Extract
26. Tocopherol
27. Sodium Hydroxide
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Carnitine
30. Parfum
31. Aloe Barbadensis Extract
32. Dextran
33. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
34. Retinyl Palmitate
35. Zinc Sulfate
36. Maltodextrin
37. Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
38. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
39. Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
40. Fructose
41. Urea
42. Tropolone
43. Phenoxyethanol
44. Glycine
45. Sodium Benzoate
46. Inositol
47. Lactic Acid
48. Niacinamide
49. Glycine Soja Oil
50. Hydrogenated Lecithin
51. Copper Tripeptide-1
52. Sodium Oleate

Highlights

Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains PEGContains parabensContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

DENATURANT

GlycerinPolysorbate 80

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

HUMECTANT

Ethoxydiglycol

BINDING

Isopropyl Myristate

Other ingredients

Aluminum Starch Octenyl SuccinateAlcoholSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerIsohexadecanePPG-26-Buteth-26Butylene GlycolBisabololCaprylyl GlycolTrehaloseBetaine1,2-HexanediolDimethyl IsosorbidePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium LactateSodium PCAIris Florentina Root ExtractTocopherolSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTACarnitineParfumAloe Barbadensis ExtractDextranHydroxypinacolone RetinoateRetinyl PalmitateZinc SulfateMaltodextrinDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide DiacetateAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3Trifolium Pratense Flower ExtractFructoseUreaTropolonePhenoxyethanolGlycineSodium BenzoateInositolLactic AcidNiacinamideGlycine Soja OilHydrogenated LecithinCopper Tripeptide-1Sodium Oleate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Aluminum Starch Octenyl Succinate

Not decoded yet

Ethoxydiglycol

Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Propanediol

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

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Isohexadecane

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

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Betaine

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Sodium PCA

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

Iris Florentina Root Extract

Orris root extract, traditional fixative/tonic; contains volatile essentials, check allergen compatibility.

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium EDTA

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

Carnitine

Carnitine, used in cleansers as foam booster and conditioner; water-soluble, mild.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Aloe Barbadensis Extract

Standardized aloe extract. Soothing and moisturizing; verify anthraquinone (allergen) removal. High purity usually well-tolerated.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate

Water-soluble retinoate ester; gentler metabolism booster than retinol, stable, suitable for sensitive users at low levels

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate

Dipeptide skin conditioner for moisturizing and repair; low concentration, minimal irritation or comedogenic risk.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Not decoded yet

Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract

Red clover flower extract; astringent and fragrance, test for sensitization

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Glycine

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Lactic Acid

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

Niacinamide

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Copper Tripeptide-1

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) for repair/anti-aging at 0.01–0.1%; water-soluble, avoid chelators.

Sodium Oleate

Not decoded yet

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