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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. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
4. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
5. Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
6. Kojic Acid
7. Ceramide NP
8. Ceramide AP
9. Ceramide EOP
10. Phytosphingosine
11. Cholesterol
12. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
13. Carbomer
14. Xanthan Gum
15. Butylene Glycol
16. Polysorbate 20
17. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
18. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
19. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Polysorbate 80
22. Alcohol
23. Palmaria Palmata Extract
24. Lecithin
25. Punica Granatum Extract
26. Panthenol
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Genistein

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains parabensContains alcohol

Formulation view Water-based gel using carbomer and xanthan gum, enriched with glycerin. Features kojic acid, ceramides, and cholesterol for barrier repair, plus peptides. Includes apple and Lepidium sativum extracts. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Suited for dry, sensitive skin needing brightening; monitor kojic acid photosensitivity and potential irritation.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractLepidium Sativum Sprout Extract

ANTIOXIDANT

Kojic Acid

HAIR CONDITIONING

Ceramide NPCeramide AP

Other ingredients

Ceramide EOPPhytosphingosineCholesterolSodium Lauroyl LactylateCarbomerXanthan GumButylene GlycolPolysorbate 20Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 80AlcoholPalmaria Palmata ExtractLecithinPunica Granatum ExtractPanthenolEthylhexylglycerinAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractDisodium EDTAGenistein

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Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Glycerin

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract

Garden cress sprout extract, plant-based skin conditioner; may cause mild irritation in sensitive skin at high concentrations.

Kojic Acid

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; EU limit 1% in water, unstable and requires light protection, potential irritation.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polysorbate 80

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

Alcohol

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

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Algae extract for barrier protection; concentration supplier-dependent

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Punica Granatum Extract

Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.

Panthenol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Disodium EDTA

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

Genistein

Flavonoid antioxidant with skin conditioning effects; check EU restriction III/373.

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