BASED Daily Facial Moisturizer
Summary
BASED Daily Facial Moisturizer scores 99/100 -- a genuinely premium, non-toxic, non-comedogenic facial lotion. Zero paraben, zero endocrine disruptors, no synthetic fragrance, no phenoxyethanol, no PEGs, no silicones, no mineral oil. Independently lab tested. The emulsifier system is Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate + Sorbitan Olivate), a plant-derived biomimetic blend that mirrors the skin's own lipid structure, paired with squalane and caprylic/capric triglyceride for a lightweight feel. The active payload is real: Ceramide NP for barrier repair, panthenol (Vitamin B5) for hydration and soothing, rosehip oil for vitamin C and beta-carotene, and aloe + chamomile + eucalyptus extracts for anti-inflammatory support. The preservative system is potassium sorbate + sodium benzoate -- both food-grade and among the safest broadly-effective options available, replacing the phenoxyethanol that drags down most drugstore moisturizers. One of the cleanest face lotions on the market.
At a glance
Key ingredients 16
GlycerinVery Good
Gold-standard humectant; draws moisture into the stratum corneum and offsets any drying from cleansing or styling. Plant-derived, EWG 1.
See more about Glycerin →Cetearyl OlivateVery Good
Olive-derived plant emulsifier (component of Olivem 1000); biomimetic to skin lipids, gentle on the barrier, replaces PEG and silicone-based emulsifiers.
See more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan OlivateVery Good
Olive-derived plant emulsifier (component of Olivem 1000); pairs with Cetearyl Olivate for a biomimetic emulsion. Replaces PEG and silicone-based emulsifiers.
See more about Sorbitan Olivate →SqualaneVery Good
Biomimetic emollient (skin makes its own); lightweight, non-comedogenic, very stable. Plant-derived from olive or sugarcane.
See more about Squalane →Rosehip OilVery Good
Cold-pressed source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and trans-retinoic acid; antioxidant and mild cell-turnover.
See more about Rosehip Oil →Aloe Leaf JuiceVery Good
Acemannan polysaccharides -- anti-inflammatory and hydrating; long clinical track record.
See more about Aloe Leaf Juice →Ceramide NPVery Good
Barrier-restoring lipid; structurally identical to one of the three native skin ceramides. Naturally-derived per the label.
See more about Ceramide NP →Panthenol (Vitamin B5)Very Good
Pro-vitamin B5; humectant and barrier support, with RCT evidence for reducing transepidermal water loss.
See more about Panthenol (Vitamin B5) →Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGood
Coconut/palm-derived medium-chain triglyceride; lightweight, non-comedogenic emollient. Clean and stable.
See more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Chamomile ExtractGood
Bisabolol and chamazulene -- anti-inflammatory and well-tolerated.
See more about Chamomile Extract →Eucalyptus Leaf ExtractGood
Aromatic botanical contributing eucalyptol (1,8-cineole) and traces of alpha-pinene with mild anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity. At trace concentrations in leave-on skincare it adds a gentle calming benefit without sensitization risk.
See more about Eucalyptus Leaf Extract →Sclerotium GumGood
Natural polysaccharide thickener (Sclerotium rolfsii); replaces synthetic carbomers.
See more about Sclerotium Gum →Potassium Sorbate + Sodium BenzoateGood
Food-grade preservative pair; EWG 1-3, the cleanest broadly-effective system available. Replaces phenoxyethanol.
See more about Potassium Sorbate + Sodium Benzoate →CarrageenanGood
Seaweed-derived (Chondrus crispus) polysaccharide that doubles as a hydrating film-former and thickener; topical safety record is clean and the molecular weight used in cosmetics is too large to penetrate skin.
See more about Carrageenan →Citric AcidGood
pH adjuster at trace levels; mild AHA precursor that helps maintain a slightly acidic pH compatible with the skin's acid mantle.
See more about Citric Acid →Water (Aqua)Neutral
Standard solvent base.
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