ahc Aqualuronic Face Cream

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Propanediol
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Glycerin
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Niacinamide
7. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
8. Cyclopentasiloxane
9. Dimethicone
10. Cyclohexasiloxane
11. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
12. Codium Tomentosum Extract
13. Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
14. Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
15. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
16. Carbomer
17. Cetearyl Olivate
18. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
19. Tromethamine
20. Sorbitan Olivate
21. Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
22. Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
23. Parfum
24. Maris Aqua
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Adenosine
27. Hydrogenated Lecithin
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
31. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
32. Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
33. Propylene Glycol
34. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
35. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
36. Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
37. Ceramide NP
38. Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
39. Ceramide AP
40. Ceramide NS
41. Cholesterol
42. Ceramide AS
43. Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
44. Madecassic Acid
45. Asiatic Acid
46. Ascorbic Acid
47. Citric Acid
48. Phytosphingosine
49. Asiaticoside
50. Ceramide EOP

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

OPACIFYING

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

Other ingredients

DimethiconeCyclohexasiloxaneEthylhexyl PalmitateCodium Tomentosum ExtractEnteromorpha Compressa ExtractUndaria Pinnatifida ExtractAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerCarbomerCetearyl OlivateCetyl EthylhexanoateTromethamineSorbitan OlivateArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractPolyglyceryl-10 OleateParfumMaris AquaEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineHydrogenated LecithinDisodium EDTASodium HyaluronateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractPropylene GlycolButyrospermum Parkii ButterAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractLilium Candidum Bulb ExtractCeramide NPMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem ExtractCeramide APCeramide NSCholesterolCeramide ASEucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidAscorbic AcidCitric AcidPhytosphingosineAsiaticosideCeramide EOP

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Codium Tomentosum Extract

Codium Tomentosum Extract

Enteromorpha Compressa Extract

Compressed Ulva extract, skin protector; watch microbe/heavy-metal QC on algal extracts.

Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Kelp extract; algal polysaccharides. Hydrating and film-forming, verify compatibility in high-salt formulas.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Artemisia Princeps leaf extract containing volatile components; potential irritant risk, limit usage and patch test for sensitive skin.

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate

Mild emulsifier and emollient; 1-3%, suitable for sensitive skin formulations

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Maris Aqua

Seawater solvent & humectant; mineral-rich, caution on sensitive skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract for skin conditioning; no specific irritancy or comedogenic data, generally safe at standard use.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract

Lilium candidum bulb extract; polysaccharide-rich skin conditioner; generally mild, check plant protein allergens

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract

Not decoded yet

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Extract with cooling scent and conditioning; contains essential oil, potential allergen, control dose

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

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