The Base Layer
The Caldera + Lab The Base Layer is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 54 ingredients (37 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Sea Silt Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Microcrystalline Cellulose
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Avena sativa Kernel Extract
(Abrasive, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Platonia Insignis Seed Butter
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharide Isomerate
(Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying) |
|
|
|
|
Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cellulose Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltodextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Epilobium Angustifolium Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Achillea Millefolium Extract
(Antidandruff Agent, Cleansing, Masking, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Urtica Dioica Extract
(Anti Seborrheic, Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sucrose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tephrosia purpurea seed extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Plankton Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Verbascum Thapsus Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Helichrysum Arenarium Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Triethyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Antioxidant, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Dimethylheptenal
(Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
(Masking, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
(Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
(Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Michelia Alba Leaf Oil
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
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