SENSAI Cellular Performance Lotion II (Moist) ingredients, decoded
What SENSAI Cellular Performance Lotion II (Moist) is mostly made of, which ingredients do the work and what to watch for — based on the ingredient list the brand publishes.
Rich hydrating lotion for normal to very dry skin, the first step of the brand's double-moisturising routine, said to leave skin supple for what follows.
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Also listed, but probably in too small an amount to do its usual job, so not counted above: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate.
Key ingredients
Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.
Ingredient guide →The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.
Ingredient guide →Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance). Skip it if fragrance irritates your skin.
- Fragrance allergens listed: Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil. In the EU these must be named when above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
- Alcohol is high on the list (#3). It can feel drying or stinging on dry or sensitive skin.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Dipropylene GlycolHumectant
- AlcoholSolvent
- GlycerinHumectant
- PEG-20Emulsifier
1% line: from Phenoxyethanol (#8) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. Phenoxyethanol is limited to 1% in the EU, and ingredients at 1% or less may be listed in any order. Products made only for other markets can use more.
Full ingredient list, decoded (32)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products. | Humectant |
| 3 | Alcohol에탄올Ethanol: solvent and texture lightener; drying when used at high levels. | Solvent |
| 4 | Glycerin글리세린A classic humectant that draws water into the outer skin layer. Well tolerated by almost everyone. | Humectant |
| 5 | PEG-20피이지-20Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 6 | Niacinamide나이아신아마이드Vitamin B3. Helps even out tone, supports the barrier and reduces the look of oiliness.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 7 | PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone피이지-11메틸에터다이메티콘Silicone that gives a smooth, silky finish. | Silicone |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 8 | Phenoxyethanol페녹시에탄올The most common preservative. The EU caps it at 1%, so everything listed after it is at 1% or less. | Preservative |
| 9 | PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil피이지-60하이드로제네이티드캐스터오일Emulsifier or solubiliser that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 10 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate다이포타슘글리시리제이트Licorice-derived soothing ingredient. | Soothing |
| 11 | Methylserine메틸세린Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 12 | Polysorbate 20폴리솔베이트20Emulsifier that keeps oil and water mixed. | Emulsifier |
| 13 | Sodium Citrate소듐시트레이트pH buffer. | pH adjuster |
| 14 | Acetyl Glucosamine아세틸글루코사민Humectant that helps skin hold on to water. | Humectant |
| 15 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 16 | Fragrance향료A blend of scent ingredients listed as one word. Brands do not have to name what is inside. | Fragrance |
| 17 | Disodium EDTA다이소듐이디티에이Binds metal ions so the formula stays stable. | Chelating agent |
| 18 | Sodium Hyaluronate소듐하이알루로네이트The salt form of hyaluronic acid; the version most products actually use.Ingredient guide → | Humectant |
| 19 | Xanthan Gum잔탄검Natural gum thickener. | Thickener / texture |
| 20 | Citric Acid시트릭애씨드pH adjuster; usually at low levels where it does not exfoliate. | pH adjuster |
| 21 | Dimethoxy Di-p-Cresol다이메톡시다이-p-크레솔Antioxidant. | Antioxidant |
| 22 | Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose하이드록시프로필메틸셀룰로오스Thickener, film-former or powder that sets the texture and finish. | Thickener / texture |
| 23 | Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate Trace디에칠아미노하이드록시벤조일헥실벤조에이트UVA filter (Uvinul A Plus). | UV filter |
| 24 | Hydrolyzed Silk하이드롤라이즈드실크Skin-conditioning ingredient. | Skin conditioning |
| 25 | Nasturtium Officinale Extract물냉이추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 26 | Limonene리모넨Fragrance component the EU requires brands to name on the label because it can trigger allergies in some people. | Fragrance allergen |
| 27 | Citrus Limon Peel Oil레몬껍질오일Fragrance component (essential oil or aroma chemical) on the EU list of allergens that must be named on the label — the list was extended in 2023. | Fragrance allergen |
| 28 | Zostera Marina Extract거머리말추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 29 | Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract디오스코레아 판타이카뿌리추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 30 | Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract피라칸타 포르투네아나열매추출물Plant extract, usually present in small amounts for conditioning. | Plant extract |
| 31 | CI 14700Red colourant (FD&C Red 4). | Colourant |
| 32 | CI 47005Colourant. | Colourant |
Based on the ingredient list the brand publishes; formulas can change and differ by country. The order shows relative amounts, not exact percentages. General information, not medical advice.
Ingredient list as published on the brand’s official website. Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too. General information, not medical advice.