origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins Resurfacing Cream

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. Methyl Trimethicone
3. Squalane
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Polysorbate 40
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Dimethicone
9. Myristyl Alcohol
10. PEG-100 Stearate
11. Glycerin
12. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
13. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
14. Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
15. Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
16. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract
17. Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
18. Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome/Root Extract
19. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
20. Limonene
21. Linalool
22. Citral
23. Rubus Idaeus Leaf Wax
24. Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
25. Castanea Sativa Seed Extract
26. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
27. Coleus Barbatus Extract
28. Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
29. Hordeum Vulgare Extract
30. Panthenol
31. Biotin
32. Folic Acid
33. Pantethine
34. Glyceryl Stearate
35. Tromethamine
36. Ethylhexylglycerin
37. Arginine
38. Caprylyl Glycol
39. Phytosterols
40. Cholesterol
41. Linoleic Acid
42. Elaeis Guineensis Oil
43. Salicylic Acid
44. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
45. Squalene
46. Cetearyl Alcohol
47. Sodium PCA
48. Ceteareth-20
49. Sodium Hyaluronate
50. Phospholipids
51. Tocopheryl Acetate
52. Tocotrienols
53. Calcium Carbonate
54. Carbomer
55. Hexylene Glycol
56. Tocopherol
57. Lecithin
58. Potassium Sorbate
59. Sodium Dehydroacetate
60. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl Trimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneCetyl Alcohol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

EMULSIFIER

Polysorbate 40

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Myristyl AlcoholPEG-100 StearateGlycerinCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower OilCinnamomum Cassia Leaf OilFerula Galbaniflua Resin OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel ExtractVanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractValeriana Officinalis Rhizome/Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis JuiceLimoneneLinaloolCitralRubus Idaeus Leaf WaxFoeniculum Vulgare Seed ExtractCastanea Sativa Seed ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractColeus Barbatus ExtractTriticum Vulgare Germ ExtractHordeum Vulgare ExtractPanthenolBiotinFolic AcidPantethineGlyceryl StearateTromethamineEthylhexylglycerinArginineCaprylyl GlycolPhytosterolsCholesterolLinoleic AcidElaeis Guineensis OilSalicylic AcidTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateSqualeneCetearyl AlcoholSodium PCACeteareth-20Sodium HyaluronatePhospholipidsTocopheryl AcetateTocotrienolsCalcium CarbonateCarbomerHexylene GlycolTocopherolLecithinPotassium SorbateSodium DehydroacetatePhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Polysorbate 40

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; may cause discomfort in sensitive skin, patch test recommended

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Myristyl Alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Glycerin

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

Essential oil for fragrance and astringency; contains allergens like linalool, limited by III/350

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil

Fragrance/denaturant; contains restricted components, control dosage for allergens

Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil

Galbanum resin oil; spicy/burnt scent, sulfur compounds, high allergenicity, strict usage limits.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract

Citrus extract with flavonoids and essential oils; fresh scent; phototoxic components, use sunscreen during day

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Vanilla extract adds scent and soothing; acts as natural fragrance, dose carefully.

Valeriana Officinalis Rhizome/Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice

Sweet orange juice with AHA; high pH irritation, check phototoxicity, low levels preferred.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

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

Citral

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

Rubus Idaeus Leaf Wax

Not decoded yet

Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract

Fennel seed extract for skin conditioning; contains oil components with potential sensitizers, evaluate for sensitive skin.

Castanea Sativa Seed Extract

Tannin- and phytate-rich seed extract used as an antioxidant skin conditioner.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Coleus Barbatus Extract

Not decoded yet

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Wheat germ extract, nutrient-rich; contains gluten, test for sensitivity.

Hordeum Vulgare Extract

Barley extract with beta-glucans/amino acids, moisturizing/soothing at 1–5%; watch for microbial growth.

Panthenol

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

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Folic Acid

Folic acid, Vitamin B9, used for skin conditioning to support cellular metabolism

Pantethine

Panthenine, lipophilic vitamin B derivative convertible to pantothenic acid, used for hair and skin conditioning

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Arginine

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Cholesterol

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

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Palm oil, emollient occlusive; saturated fats, moderate comedogenic risk.

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Sodium PCA

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

Ceteareth-20

Nonionic emulsifier at 0.5-2%; stabilizes O/W systems, improves feel, may be comedogenic

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Tocotrienols

Vitamin E isomer; potent antioxidant for lipid protection and UV synergy, light and heat sensitive.

Calcium Carbonate

Mineral particle used as abrasive or white filler; particle size dictates feel, control pH for oral use

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Hexylene Glycol

Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tag

Tocopherol

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

Lecithin

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Phenoxyethanol

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

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