DR.WU 1% Centella Soothing Repair Essence 15ml
DR.WU DR.WU 1% Centella Soothing Repair Essence 15ml lists 33 ingredients on its label, 33 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.
- Aqua
- Dipropylene glycol
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Butylene Glycol
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Glycerin
- Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 Peg/ppg-20/5 Dimethicone
- Methoxy Peg/ppg-25/4 Dimethicone
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Madecassoside
- Dimethicone
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Phenoxyethanol
- Isoceteth-20
- Asiatic acid
- Asiaticoside
- Chlorphenesin
- Allantoin
- Madecassic acid
- Dimethiconol
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Xantham Gum
- Disodium EDTA
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- o-Cymen-5-ol
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Citrate
- Propylene Glycol
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- t-Butyl alcohol
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- FRAGRANCE
- Dipropylene glycol
- HUMECTANT
- Saccharide IsomerateButylene Glycol
- ANTISTATIC
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Caprylyl Methicone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 Peg/ppg-20/5 Dimethicone
Other ingredients
Methoxy Peg/ppg-25/4 DimethiconePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilMadecassosideDimethiconeCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6PhenoxyethanolIsoceteth-20Asiatic acidAsiaticosideChlorphenesinAllantoinMadecassic acidDimethiconolGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractXantham GumDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerino-Cymen-5-olCitric AcidSodium CitratePropylene GlycolPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoatet-Butyl alcohol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Dipropylene glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Saccharide Isomerate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Methicone | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 Peg/ppg-20/5 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methoxy Peg/ppg-25/4 Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Madecassoside | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Isoceteth-20 | EMULSIFIER, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Asiatic acid | SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER | 0 · – | Green |
| Asiaticoside | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Madecassic acid | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethiconol | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract | BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Xantham Gum | 增稠剂, 稳定剂, 凝胶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · – | Green |
| o-Cymen-5-ol | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/38 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| t-Butyl alcohol | DENATURANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 2 · – | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is criticalE · AI inference · to be verified
- Dipropylene glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEGB · Third-party verified
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.B · Third-party verified
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feelC · Official source
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotionsB · Third-party verified
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.B · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Bis-peg/ppg-20/5 Peg/ppg-20/5 Dimethicone
- Non-ionic silicone emulsifier for stabilizing emulsions; provides a silky texture.B · Third-party verified
- Methoxy Peg/ppg-25/4 Dimethicone
- Modified silicone emulsifier combining emollience and emulsification to adjust product texture.B · Third-party verified
- PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer at 1–5%; contains PEG, check acid compatibility and sensitive skin irritationB · Third-party verified
- Madecassoside
- Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skinB · Third-party verified
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skinC · Official source
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7B · Third-party verified
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Isoceteth-20
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; used at 1–5%; mild, suitable for sensitive skin; PEG derivativeC · Official source
- Asiatic acid
- Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Asiaticoside
- Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.B · Third-party verified
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regenerationC · Official source
- Madecassic acid
- Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usageE · AI inference · to be verified
- Dimethiconol
- Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.B · Third-party verified
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactionsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Xantham Gum
- Natural thickener and stabilizer; gel former, watch compatibility with electrolytes to prevent clarification lossE · AI inference · to be verified
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
- o-Cymen-5-ol
- Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.B · Third-party verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.B · Third-party verified
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.B · Third-party verified
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoateC · Official source
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbatesC · Official source
- t-Butyl alcohol
- Fast-evaporating solvent; sharp odor and potential irritation at high levels, limit usageB · Third-party verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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