geek-gorgeous Geek & Gorgeous Calm Down 4% Pha + Bha Liquid (Discontinued)
geek-gorgeous Geek & Gorgeous Calm Down 4% Pha + Bha Liquid (Discontinued) lists 16 ingredients on its label, 15 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEG
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua
- HUMECTANT
- Glycereth-26
- BUFFERING
- Lactobionic Acid
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Opuntia Ficus‐Indica ExtractSaccharomyces Cerevisiae ExtractPhragmites Kharka Extract*Poria Cocos Extract*Sodium HydroxideSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-26 | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactobionic Acid | BUFFERING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Opuntia Ficus‐Indica Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phragmites Kharka Extract* | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Poria Cocos Extract* | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua
- Water as base solvent; no irritation, requires microbial control.
- Glycereth-26
- Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.
- Lactobionic Acid
- Polyhydroxy acid for pH buffering; gentle, check stability at high levels
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Opuntia Ficus‐Indica Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
- Yeast extract rich in peptides and vitamins for antioxidant and skin conditioning; water-soluble, low irritation risk.
- Phragmites Kharka Extract*
- Plant extract with polyphenols; low-level addition, antioxidant support, gentle feel
- Poria Cocos Extract*
- Poria extract, traditionally used for hydration balance; data limited, usually a co-formulant
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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