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Total Radiance Face Wash

Complete INCI Ingredient List

Every ingredient listed in descending order by concentration — with its common name, function, and exactly why it's in the formula. No fillers. No hidden chemicals.

Total Radiance Face Wash | Botani Bestie
30+
Total Ingredients
13
Botanical Actives
pH 5.0
Skin-Friendly pH
0
Sulfates / Parabens
INCI
Compliant Labelling
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Base & Primary Solvents

2 ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Aloe Vera
Base / Solvent
Organic base liquid that soothes, hydrates, and calms the skin. Used as the primary solvent instead of plain water to add immediate skin benefit from the first ingredient.
Aqua
Purified Water / DM Water
Solvent
Pharmaceutical-grade purified water used as a secondary solvent to ensure proper consistency and dissolution of all active ingredients.
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Gentle Cleansing System (Sulfate-Free)

4 ingredients
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Coconut-derived Amino Acid Surfactant
Primary Surfactant
Mild primary cleanser derived from coconut oil and amino acids. Creates a rich, creamy lather while being gentle and non-drying — a premium alternative to harsh SLS/SLES sulfates.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Coco Betaine
Co-Surfactant
Coconut-derived amphoteric surfactant that boosts foam, improves texture, and acts as a conditioning agent — reducing irritation potential of the overall cleansing system.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Sugar-based Surfactant
Co-Surfactant
Ultra-mild, plant-derived non-ionic surfactant made from sugar. Helps solubilise oils and enhances cleansing without irritation — ideal for sensitive skin formulas.
PEG-150 Distearate
Thickener
Emulsifier and thickener that improves the texture, viscosity, and stability of the face wash formula, giving it a pleasant, creamy consistency.

Key Actives & Vitamins

8 ingredients
Glycerin
Vegetable Glycerol
Humectant
Plant-derived humectant that draws moisture from the air into the skin. Prevents the tight, dry feeling that many cleansers leave behind after washing.
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 / Nicotinamide
Vitamin
A clinically proven skin brightener that minimises pores, fades dark spots, evens skin tone, and strengthens the epidermal barrier. One of the most researched and effective skincare actives.
Panthenol
Provitamin B5 / Dexpanthenol
Vitamin
Converts to Vitamin B5 on the skin. Deeply hydrating, calms irritation, supports skin barrier repair, and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth after every wash.
Tocopherol
Vitamin E / Alpha-Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Natural fat-soluble antioxidant that protects the skin from environmental stressors like UV damage and pollution. Also conditions and helps maintain skin softness.
Allantoin
Comfrey Root Extract (synthetic equivalent)
Soothing Agent
Gentle soothing compound that accelerates skin cell renewal, softens the skin, and calms irritation. Particularly beneficial for sensitive and reactive skin types.
Mel
Honey / Natural Honey
Humectant & Antibacterial
Natural humectant with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Soothes, nourishes, and adds a natural shine to the skin. Rich in enzymes and amino acids.
Salicylic Acid
BHA / Willow Bark-derived Acid
Exfoliant (BHA)
Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) that is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate deep inside clogged pores to dissolve excess sebum, fight blackheads, and prevent breakouts without surface abrasion.
Sodium PCA
Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF)
Humectant
Sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid — a key component of skin's natural moisturising factor. Highly effective at binding and retaining moisture in the skin.
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Botanical Radiance Complex

7 ingredients
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green Tea Extract
Antioxidant
Powerful antioxidant rich in EGCG polyphenols. Reduces redness, calms inflammation, controls excess oil production, and protects against environmental skin ageing.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Licorice Root / Mulethi
Skin Brightener
Ayurvedic brightening herb containing glabridin, which inhibits melanin production. Reduces the appearance of dark spots, pigmentation, and sun-induced discolouration.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Tulsi / Holy Basil
Adaptogen
Sacred Ayurvedic adaptogen with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Purifies the skin, fights acne-causing bacteria, and protects against environmental stress.
Curcuma Longa Root Powder
Turmeric / Haldi (95–99% Curcumin)
Anti-inflammatory
Traditional Ayurvedic brightening ingredient with a high-potency curcumin extract. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and known to impart a natural golden glow to the skin.
Santalum Album Powder
Sandalwood Powder / Chandan
Cooling & Soothing
Fine-milled sandalwood powder with cooling and skin-clarifying properties. Traditionally used in Ayurvedic skincare to soothe, soften, and impart a natural glow.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Rosemary Leaf Extract
Antiseptic
Antiseptic and antioxidant botanical extract that clarifies congested skin, improves circulation, and helps refine skin texture for a smoother appearance.
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
Sage Extract
Astringent
Natural astringent and toning botanical. Helps balance sebum production and tighten pores, making it especially beneficial for oily and combination skin types.
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Nourishing Botanical Oils

2 ingredients
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Jojoba Oil (Cold Pressed)
Botanical Oil
Technically a liquid wax that closely mimics skin's natural sebum. Conditions without clogging pores and prevents the post-cleanse tightness associated with many face washes.
Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil
Neem Oil (Cold Pressed)
Antimicrobial Oil
Cold-pressed Ayurvedic oil with potent antimicrobial, antifungal, and purifying properties. Traditionally used for centuries to treat blemish-prone and troubled skin.
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Texture & Conditioning

2 ingredients
Coco-Caprylate (Cetiol C5)
Light Coconut-derived Emollient
Emollient
Fast-spreading, ultra-light emollient derived from coconut. Enhances skin feel, improves product spreadability, and leaves a silky-soft finish without greasiness.
Xanthan Gum
Natural Fermentation-derived Thickener
Thickener & Stabiliser
Natural polysaccharide produced by fermentation. Used as a thickener and stabiliser to give the face wash its smooth, gel-like consistency without synthetic polymers.
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Aromatic Essential Oil Blend

9 ingredients
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Essential Oil
Calming and universally beloved aroma. Traditionally used for its skin-soothing and antiseptic properties, and to reduce the appearance of redness.
Pogostemon Cablin Oil
Patchouli Essential Oil
Essential Oil
Deep, earthy, grounding aroma with skin regenerating properties. Known to support the appearance of healthy, renewed skin.
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Essential Oil
Sweet, floral-rosy aroma with balancing properties. Helps regulate sebum production and is prized for its uplifting, skin-harmonising effect.
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Essential Oil
Rich, exotic floral aroma traditionally used to balance oily skin and add a luxurious sensory experience to the cleansing ritual.
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Frankincense Essential Oil / Olibanum
Essential Oil
Sacred, grounding aroma with anti-ageing properties. Known in Ayurveda to help promote a smooth, youthful-looking complexion and calm skin inflammation.
Santalum Album Oil
Sandalwood Essential Oil / Chandan Oil
Essential Oil
Woody, creamy, deeply comforting aroma. Revered in Ayurvedic tradition for its moisturising, cooling, and skin-clarifying properties.
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Vetiver Oil / Khus Oil
Essential Oil
Rich, smoky, earthy aroma with grounding and calming properties. Traditionally used in Ayurveda for its cooling and moisturising effect on the skin.
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Neroli Oil / Orange Blossom Oil
Essential Oil
Uplifting, floral aroma from bitter orange blossoms. Often used in luxury skincare for its brightening and skin-regenerating properties.
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Essential Oil
Bright, fresh, and uplifting citrus aroma that makes each cleanse feel energising and refreshing. Also contributes antioxidant properties.
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Safety & Stability

3 ingredients
Citric Acid
Natural Acid from Citrus Fruits
pH Adjuster
Natural AHA derived from citrus fruits. Used to precisely adjust the formula to a skin-friendly pH of ~5.0, matching the skin's natural acid mantle for optimal barrier function.
Sodium Benzoate
Food-grade Preservative (E211)
Preservative
Food-grade preservative approved by major global regulatory bodies. Prevents the growth of mould, yeast, and bacteria to ensure the product remains safe throughout its shelf life.
Potassium Sorbate
Food-grade Preservative (E202)
Preservative
Food-grade preservative widely used in organic and natural cosmetics. Works synergistically with Sodium Benzoate to provide broad-spectrum preservation at low concentrations.

Our Clean Promise

No Sulfates (SLS/SLES)
No Parabens
No Silicones
No Synthetic Fragrance
No Synthetic Dyes
No Mineral Oil
No Phthalates
No Formaldehyde
Cruelty Free

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