espa Regenerating Moisture Complex

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. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
3. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
4. Camellia Kissi Seed Oil
5. Glycerin
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
9. Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
10. Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
11. Limonene
12. Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
13. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
14. Salix Nigra Bark Extract
15. Linalool
16. Xanthan Gum
17. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
18. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
19. Sorbic Acid
20. Levulinic Acid
21. P-Anisic Acid
22. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
23. Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
24. Sodium Hydroxide
25. Phytic Acid
26. Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil
27. Sodium Levulinate
28. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
29. Maltodextrin
30. Tocopherol
31. Geraniol
32. Citronellol
33. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
34. Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract
35. Citral
36. Beta-Carotene
37. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
38. Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Farnesol
41. Ascorbyl Palmitate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilCamellia Kissi Seed OilCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

Other ingredients

Sodium Stearoyl LactylateCitrus Reticulata Peel OilLimoneneMangifera Indica Seed ButterLavandula Angustifolia OilSalix Nigra Bark ExtractLinaloolXanthan GumCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSorbic AcidLevulinic AcidP-Anisic AcidPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower OilSodium HydroxidePhytic AcidSantalum Austrocaledonicum Wood OilSodium LevulinateCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractMaltodextrinTocopherolGeraniolCitronellolCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPelvetia Canaliculata ExtractCitralBeta-CaroteneDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Seed OilPhenoxyethanolFarnesolAscorbyl Palmitate

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Camellia Kissi Seed Oil

Camellia kissi seed oil; unsaturated fatty acids for emollience and conditioning; low comedogenic, suits dry skin

Glycerin

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate

Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier, gentle and biodegradable; suitable for sensitive skin formulas, no comedogenic record.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier/stabilizer for O/W; control usage to prevent viscosity issues

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

Citrus oil for scent; high phototoxicity means low use in daytime products.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Salix Nigra Bark Extract

Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Xanthan Gum

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

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

Essential oil, scent regulator; III/351 allergen, labeling required.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Levulinic Acid

Biodegradable organic acid acting as skin conditioner and perfume; pH adjuster, low irritation at typical use levels.

P-Anisic Acid

Fragrance/preservative booster; odorous, low usage, patch test recommended

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

Bitter orange flower oil, an essential oil used for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains labeled allergen compounds, caution for sensitive skin.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Phytic Acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil

Not decoded yet

Sodium Levulinate

Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Maltodextrin

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

Tocopherol

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

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

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

Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract

Seaweed extract, polysaccharides, moisturizing, soothing.

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Beta-Carotene

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

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Plant seed oil with antioxidants; may have natural fragrance, low photosensitizing potential

Phenoxyethanol

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

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

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