Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
A stick balm formulated with 10,000ppm Centella Asiatica Extract and eight plant-based extracts.
FEATURES
Provides immediate hydration and soothing relief, targets wrinkles, fades pigmentation, non-tacky velvet finish, suitable for layering under and over makeup.
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Alcohol-free, Paraben-Free, Silicone-free, Sulfate-free, Fragrance-free
Who Is It For?
All Ages And GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Hydration Soothing Irritation Reducing Wrinkles Fading PigmentationBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Mixsoon Says
Product Description:
The Mixsoon Korean Centella Stick Balm is a portable, soothing balm formulated with 10,000ppm Centella Asiatica Extract and eight plant-based extracts. It provides immediate hydration and calming relief to dehydrated or irritated skin. The balm also contains Tocopheryl Acetate and Alpha-Bisabolol, which help protect the skin from oxidative stress, target wrinkles, and fade pigmentation. Its non-tacky, velvet finish allows for easy layering and can be applied both under and over makeup.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
helianthus-annuus-seed-oil,polyglyceryl-2-triisostearate,octyldodecanol,butyrospermum-parkii-butter,euphorbia-cerifera-cera,microcrystalline-wax,diisostearyl-malate,macadamia-seed-oil-polyglyceryl-6-esters-behenate,prunus-amygdalus-dulcis-oil,tocopheryl-acetate,ricinus-communis-seed-oil,synthetic-wax,polyethylene,polymethylsilsesquioxane,vinyldimethicone/methicone-silsesquioxane-crosspolymer,glycine-soja-oil,sorbitan-olivate,eclipta-prostrata-extract,melia-azadirachta-leaf-extract,monascus-extract,lactobacillus/punica-granatum-fruit-ferment-extract,lactobacillus/soybean-ferment-extract,hippophae-rhamnoides-fruit-oil,camellia-sinensis-seed-oil,camellia-japonica-seed-oil,argania-spinosa-kernel-oil,olea-europaea-fruit-oil,macadamia-integrifolia-seed-oil,simmondsia-chinensis-seed-oil,alpha-bisabolol,tocopherol,moringa-oleifera-seed-oil,lactococcus-ferment-lysate,lactobacillus/acerola-cherry-ferment,lactobacillus-ferment,lactobacillus-ferment-lysate,lactococcus-ferment-lysate,leuconostoc/radish-root-ferment-filtrate,bifida-ferment-filtrate,dehydroacetic-acid
Key Ingredients
Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha-Bisabolol, Sunflower Seed Oil, Shea Butter
Ingredients Details
Octyldodecanol
Common Name(s): 2-octyldodecanol,eutanol g,c20 branched alcohol
CAS Number: 5333-42-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides elegant dry-touch emolliency with excellent solubilisation for active ingredients.
Why It's Used: Premium emollient solvent โ octyldodecanol's branched c20 structure provides a uniquely dry, elegant emollient character with exceptional compatibility for challenging actives.
How It Works: Branched c20 fatty alcohol provides dry, non-greasy emolliency. excellent solvent for fat-soluble vitamins, retinoids, uv filters, and flavour compounds. lower viscosity than longer-chain fatty alcohols for elegant application. very good spreading coefficient for uniform application.
Typically Found In: Premium skincare,sunscreens,vitamin delivery systems
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from c10 alcohols via guerbet reaction (plant-derived)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Octyldodecanol is produced via the guerbet reaction โ a base-catalysed self-condensation of two c10 alcohol molecules (decanol) yielding the branched c20 2-octyldodecanol. this reaction produces a highly branched structure that prevents crystallisation (liquid at room temperature), providing liquid-state emolliency with a completely different tactile profile than the waxy feel of linear c20 fatty alcohols.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Polyethylene
Common Name(s): Polyethylene,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Polyethylene has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,polyethylene technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Common Name(s): Polymethylsilsesquioxane,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,polymethylsilsesquioxane technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Tocopherol
Common Name(s): Vitamin e,alpha-tocopherol,d-alpha-tocopherol,(+)-alpha-tocopherol
CAS Number: 59-02-9
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Tocopherol neutralizes free radicals that damage skin cells, protects cell membranes from lipid peroxidation, moisturizes, and helps maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Why It's Used: It is used as both a skin-active antioxidant and a formulation stabilizer (preventing oxidation of other ingredients). it has decades of safety and efficacy evidence and works synergistically with vitamin c.
How It Works: As a chain-breaking antioxidant, tocopherol donates hydrogen atoms to interrupt lipid peroxidation chain reactions. it is regenerated by vitamin c (ascorbic acid) in the vitamins c+e antioxidant cycle, creating a more durable antioxidant defense.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,oils,sunscreens,eye creams,lip balms,antioxidant formulations,haircare products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant/vitamin e
Secondary Functions: Emollient,formulation stabilizer,barrier support
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1% (typical: 0.1โ0.5% as active; higher as formulation antioxidant)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (soybean, sunflower, wheat germ oil) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ plant-derived or synthetic
Source Notes: Natural d-alpha-tocopherol is derived from plant oils and is more bioactive. synthetic dl-alpha-tocopherol is less expensive. tocopherol acetate (tocopheryl acetate) is the more stable ester form.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; rare contact sensitivity reported
Comedogenicity Rating: 2/5 โ mildly comedogenic at higher concentrations; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: A small percentage of people report contact sensitization to tocopherol, particularly with leave-on products. comedogenicity risk is higher in oil-heavy formulations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Generally yes; perform patch test if history of vitamin e sensitivity
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Very safe; widely used. ewg hazard score: 2โ3 (depending on concentration). no significant systemic concerns from topical use.
Works Well With: Ascorbic acid (vitamin c) โ synergistic antioxidant pair,ferulic acid โ stabilizes and boosts both c and e,ceramides,spf,retinol
Avoid Combining With: Very high concentrations of benzoyl peroxide may oxidize tocopherol; potential comedogenicity concerns in acne-prone skin when in heavy oil bases
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
The combination of vitamin c, vitamin e, and ferulic acid (the 'ce ferulic' formulation) provides fourfold photoprotection against uv-induced free radical damage โ a synergy documented in landmark research by pinnell et al.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,pinnell et al. (2005) journal of investigative dermatology,efsa panel on food additives
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12