LOCAL SKINCARE PRODUCTS IN MALAYSIA

LOCAL
SKINCARE
PRODUCTS
IN MALAYSIA

Name: Fatin Nabilla Binti Azman
Matric number: A167478

Nurish Organiq Brightening Day
Cream SPF 20

– Description: A lightweight moisturizing day cream with SPF20 formulated
with natural organic extracts. It helps to protect skin from UVA and UVB
rays, brightens and even out skin tone and locks in moisture.

– Ingredients: Water,Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dipropylene Glycol,
Dimethicone , Stearic Acid,PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate,
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium dioxide, Benzophenone-
3, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Morus Alba
Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract, Plumeria
obtusa leaf cell extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated
Polydecene, hydroxystearic acid, Glycerin, Ammonium
Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Parfum , Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin,
Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA.

Active ingredients and excipients

Active ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide,
Benzophenone-3, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract,
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract, Plumeria obtusa leaf cell extract,
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Citric Acid

Excipients: Water,Dipropylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl
Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated
Polydecene, hydroxystearic acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer,
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Hazardous element: Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate,
Phenoxyethanol
Possible side effects:
Benzophenone-3 = cause breast cancer, contact eczema and allergies.
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate = cause mutation and cell death upon exposure to
sunlight, immunotoxicity and photoallergic effects, organ system toxicity.
Phenoxyethanol = Lung irritation, hypotension, ventricular dysrhythmia, Severe eye
and skin irritation and damage, including eczema, hives.
Shelf-life: 12 months after the cap is opened
Suitable skin types: All skin types

Functions of each ingredients

Name of ingredients Functions Name of ingredients Functions
Viscosity Control
Water Used as a solvent and form emulsions Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl
Acrylate Crosspolymer Sunscreen
Dipropylene Glycol Solvent, moisturizing agent
Ethylhexyl Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane Used as solvent and emollient Methoxycinnamate Pigment, Sunscreen

Cyclohexasiloxane Used as solvent and emollient Dimethicone Sunscreen
Astringent, increase
Stearic Acid Surfactant, viscosity control, emulsifier Titanium dioxide
moisture
PEG-100 Stearate Surfactant Benzophenone-3 Astringent, antioxidants

Glyceryl Stearate Emollient, emulsifier Hibiscus Sabdariffa Moisturizing agent,
Cetearyl Alcohol Surfactant, viscosity control, emulsifier Flower Extract emollient, astringent
Astringent, antioxidants,
Hydrogenated Polydecene Emollient and skin moisturizer Morus Alba Bark Extract
skin protecting
Hydroxystearic acid Emulsifier Cucumis Sativus Astringent
(Cucumber) Seed Extract
Ammonium Viscosity Control, Surfactant pH adjusters
Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Plumeria obtusa leaf cell
extract
Copolymer
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf
Glycerin Solvent, moisturizer Extract

Preservatives: Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citric Acid
Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA

Packaging and cost

– The primary packaging is a plastic tube which holds 40 ml of product. Meanwhile, the secondary
packaging is box which contains the ingredients, expiry date and other informations.

– Materials: Plastic
– Appropriateness: Suitable choice of packaging as it ensures the hygienic and convenient for the

consumers to use.
– Consumer-friendly: Made with safe and halal ingredients and strictly excludes potential harmful

ingredients such as artificial colouring, mineral oil, SD-alcohol, lanolin, sulphate, paraben and
comedogenic ingredients
– Muslim-friendly: Yes. Made up with halal ingredients and according to Syariah compliance.
– Cruelty-free: Yes. Not tested on animal.
– Price on market: RM 28.20. Affordable price for customers.
– Availability: Available at most drugstores such as Guardian and Watsons and nearby pharmacies.

SAFI Facial Moisturiser with Sea
Cucumber Extract and Habbatus Sauda

– Description: Help to restore skin’s natural moisture more effectively. Sea
cucumber Extract is traditionally renowned for its restorative properties
and ability to control acne while Habbatus Sauda contains nutrients and
anti-bacterial properties.

– Volume/weight of product: 80g

– Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane,
Cyclohexasiloxane, Polacrylamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl
Gluceth-20, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic
Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Nigella Sativa (Habbatus Sauda) Seed Oil,
Sodium Hyaluronate, Heliantus Annus Seed Oil, Stichopus Horrens (Sea
Cucumber) Extract, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol.

– Suitable skin type: Oily skin type

Active ingredients and excipients

Active ingredients: Glycerin, Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Titanium Dioxide,
Salicylic Acid, Stichopus horrens extract, Nigella Sativa (Habbatus Sauda) Seed Oil,
Sodium Hyaluronate, Heliantus Annus Seed Oil

Excipients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylamide,
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide

Hazardous elements: Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic Acid, Polyacrylamide

Possible side effects:
1) Phenoxyethanol: cause skin irritation, rashes, eczema, hives, anaphylaxis
2) Salicylic acid: minor skin irritation, rash, or peeling
3) Polyacrylamide: allergic reactions, organ system toxicity, neurotoxicity, irritation

of the skin and eyes

Shelf-life: approximately 6 months to 1 year

Name of ingredients Functions Name of Functions
Water Solvent ingredients Moisturiser
Glycerin
Solvent, moisturiser Sodium Hyaluronate
Dimethicone Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane Heliantus Annus Moisturiser, anti
Cyclohexasiloxane Solvent, emollient Seed Oil aging
Solvent, emollient
Polacrylamide Viscocity control, antistatic Stichopus Horrens Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient, solvent (Sea Cucumber)
Surfactant, moisturiser Improve the odour
Methyl Gluceth-20 Viscosity control Extract of product
Carbomer Pigment, sunscreen Fragrance
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide pH adjuster Phenoxyethanol
Sodium Hydroxide Exfoliator, whitening
Conditioning agent, preservative
Salicylic Acid Fragrance, emollient, plant extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Nigella Sativa (Habbatus Sauda)

Seed Oil

Packaging and cost

– Primary packaging: Plastic jar to fill up the cream
– Secondary packaging: Box that is wrapped with plastic sheets
– Material: Plastic
– Appropriateness: convenient for the customer to use and carry
– Consumer friendly: Made with safe chemical and organic ingredients at appropriate amount
– Muslim-friendly: Yes. Made up with halal ingredients and according to Syariah compliance.
– Cruelty free: Yes. Did not do any testing on animals
– Retail price: RM 10.40, a wallet friendly price.
– Availability: Available at most drugstores such as Guardian and Watsons and nearby pharmacies.

Cosmoderm Tea Tree Oil Facial
Cleanser with Vitamin E 200 I.U

– Description: Provides gentle deep cleansing for the skin to remove oil,
grime, unclog pores, and control skin oiliness.

– Volume of product: 125 mL
– Ingredients: Purified Water, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glycerin,

Potassium Hydroxide, Lauramine Oxide, Fragrance,
Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycol Stearate, cocamide DEA, Glyceryl
Stearate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium
EDTA and Imidazolidinly Urea.

– Suitable skin type: Oily and problem skin

Active ingredients and excipients

Active ingredients: Potassium Hydroxide, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil,
Tocopheryl Acetate.

Excipients: Purified water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauramine
Oxide, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycol Stearate, cocamide DEA, Glyceryl
Stearate, Tetrasodium EDTA

Hazardous elements: Imidazolidinly Urea

Possible side effects:
1) Imidazolidinly Urea: skin allergies or contact dermatitis, skin irritation,

skin sensitization.

Shelf-life: approximately 1 year

Name of ingredients Function(s)
Purified Water Solvent
Myristic Acid
Stearic Acid Fragrance, emulsifier
Glycerin Surfactant, viscosity control, emulsifier

Potassium Hydroxide Solvent
Lauramine Oxide pH adjusters
Surfactant, fragrance, viscosity control,
Fragrance
antistatic
Hydroxyethylcellulose Improve the odour of product
Glycol Stearate
cocamide DEA Thickening agent
Glyceryl Stearate Surfactant, emollient, emulsifier

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Emulsifier
Tocopheryl Acetate Emollient, emulsifier
Tetrasodium EDTA Fragrance, antioxidant
Imidazolidinly Urea
Antioxidant
Chelating agent

Preservative

Packaging and cost

– Packaging: Plastic tube
– Material: plastic
– Appropriateness: easy, hygiene and convenient to use for consumer
– Consumer-friendly: Made with safe chemical and organic ingredients at appropriate amount
– Muslim-friendly: Yes. Made up with halal ingredients and according to Syariah compliance.
– Cruelty-free: Yes. Did not do animal testing.
– Retail price: RM 15.90, an affordable price for customers
– Availability: Available at most drugstores such as Guardian and Watsons and nearby pharmacies.