cle-cosmetics CLE Cosmetics Vitamin C Elixir

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Phytosqualane
4. Ascorbic Acid
5. Alcohol
6. Propanediol
7. -Alpha-Bisabolol
8. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
9. Capsicum Annuum Extract
10. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
11. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
12. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
13. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
14. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
15. Glycerin
16. Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
17. Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
18. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
19. Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
20. Viscum Album Extract
21. Morinda Citrifolia Extract
22. Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
23. Aloe Barbadensis Extract
24. Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract
25. Levan
26. Sodium Hyaluronate
27. Hydroxycinnamic Acid
28. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
29. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
30. Aronia Arbutifolia Fruit Extract
31. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
32. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
33. Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
34. Sodium Metabisulfite
35. Glutathione
36. Allantoin
37. Panthenol
38. Caffeine
39. 1,2-Hexanediol
40. Beta-Glucan
41. Ferulic Acid
42. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
43. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
44. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
45. Sodium Carbonate
46. Polysorbate 60
47. Octyldodeceth-25
48. Decyltetradeceth-25
49. Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
50. Tocopherol
51. Adenosine
52. Tetrasodium EDTA
53. Arginine
54. Glycine
55. Carnitine
56. Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
57. Ubiquinone
58. Xanthophylls

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

皮肤调理剂

Phytosqualane-Alpha-Bisabolol

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbic Acid

ANTIFOAMING

Alcohol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Other ingredients

Capsicum Annuum ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilGlycerinBoerhavia Diffusa Root ExtractTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractGlycyrrhiza Uralensis ExtractViscum Album ExtractMorinda Citrifolia ExtractPhaseolus Radiatus Seed ExtractAloe Barbadensis ExtractTagetes Erecta Flower ExtractLevanSodium HyaluronateHydroxycinnamic AcidHelianthus Annuus Seed OilHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower ExtractAronia Arbutifolia Fruit ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractSodium MetabisulfiteGlutathioneAllantoinPanthenolCaffeine1,2-HexanediolBeta-GlucanFerulic AcidCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilSodium CarbonatePolysorbate 60Octyldodeceth-25Decyltetradeceth-25Gardenia Florida Fruit ExtractTocopherolAdenosineTetrasodium EDTAArginineGlycineCarnitinePinus Pinaster Bark ExtractUbiquinoneXanthophylls

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Phytosqualane

Plant-derived emollient with lightweight feel; stable alternative suitable for sensitive skin.

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.

Alcohol

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

Propanediol

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

-Alpha-Bisabolol

Alpha-bisabolol, gentle soothing agent <1%; supports skin repair

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Capsicum Annuum Extract

Not decoded yet

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

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

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Glycerin

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

Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract

Boerhavia diffusa root extract; saponin-rich, 0.1–0.5% for skin repair, patch test, water phase

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Tremella extract; strong humectant and antioxidant; water-soluble, suitable for anti-aging.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract

Not decoded yet

Viscum Album Extract

Mistletoe extract used for soothing and skin conditioning; plant-derived, check for allergens, no confirmed comedogenic data.

Morinda Citrifolia Extract

Herbal extract with astringent properties; used for antioxidant benefits

Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract

Green bean seed extract for hair and skin conditioning; rich in saponins/proteins; typically used at 0.1-1%

Aloe Barbadensis Extract

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

Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract

Not decoded yet

Levan

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Hydroxycinnamic Acid

Hydroxycinnamic acid, natural antioxidant at 0.1–1%; good photostability, suits sunscreen/antioxidant formulas.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract

Roselle flower extract rich in anthocyanins, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant support

Aronia Arbutifolia Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract

Sea buckthorn fruit extract for skin conditioning; stable at low levels, check phototoxicity at high doses.

Sodium Metabisulfite

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

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Panthenol

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

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Ferulic Acid

Antioxidant, often combined with vitamin C and E; 0.5-2%, photolabile

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage

Sodium Carbonate

Sodium carbonate; alkaline buffer and thickener; adjusts pH, corrosive at high levels, control dosage.

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Octyldodeceth-25

Not decoded yet

Decyltetradeceth-25

Not decoded yet

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Extract for color and conditioning; watch dark batches in clear systems

Tocopherol

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Arginine

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

Glycine

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

Carnitine

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

Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract

Bark extract used as an antioxidant; ensure consistent raw material sourcing.

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Xanthophylls

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

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