ulta Joyful Jelly
ulta ULTA Joyful Jelly lists 17 ingredients on its label, 17 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 parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Anhydrous gel base using octyldodecanol and hydrogenated polyisobutene, enriched with Jojoba and plant oils. Thickened with ethylcellulose; preserved by phenoxyethanol and hexylene glycol. Good for dry skin hydration. Factory view: Highly prone to oxidation; requires robust antioxidant systems and strict fragrance allergen control.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- OctyldodecanolEthylhexyl PalmitateHydrogenated Polyisobutene
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- BINDING
- Ethylcellulose
- ANTICAKING
- Silica Silylate
- 矫味剂
- Fragrance
- DEODORANT
- Caprylyl Glycol
Other ingredients
Olea Europaea Fruit OilPhenoxyethanolWaterArgania Spinosa Kernel OilMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilHexylene GlycolRicinus Communis Seed OilYellow 5 LakeRed 6
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydrogenated Polyisobutene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylcellulose | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Silica Silylate | ANTICAKING, ANTIFOAMING, BULKING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | – · 0 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 3 · 2 | Green |
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Yellow 5 Lake | 着色剂 | — | Green |
| Red 6 | 着色剂 | — | 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 →
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.B · Third-party verified
- Ethylhexyl Palmitate
- Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.B · Third-party verified
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
- Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.B · Third-party verified
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Mild emulsifier for low-foam systems; suitable for sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Ethylcellulose
- Water-insoluble film former and viscosity builder for suspensions; requires dispersion or premixing.B · Third-party verified
- Silica Silylate
- Silylate silica for anticaking, defoaming, emulsion stabilization, film-forming; improves powder flow/textureB · Third-party verified
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific componentsC · Official source
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediolC · Official source
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growthE · AI inference · to be verified
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidantsB · Third-party verified
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.B · Third-party verified
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tagB · Third-party verified
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Yellow 5 Lake
- Yellow 5 lake for color; stability affected by pH and metal ionsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Red 6
- Synthetic dye for coloration; restricted or banned in some markets, check local regulationsE · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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