skin1004 Madagascar Centella 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. Purified Water
2. Centella Asiatica Extract (9
3. 8%)
4. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
5. Glycerin
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Hydrogenated Lecithin
8. Niacinamide
9. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
10. Shea Butter
11. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
12. Squalane
13. Carbomer
14. Caprylyl Glycol
15. 1
16. 2-Hexanediol
17. Tromethamine
18. Panthenol
19. Sodium Carbomer
20. Erythritol
21. Trehalose
22. Betaine
23. Butylene Glycol
24. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
25. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
26. Adenosine
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Ozonized Olive Oil
29. Lavender Oil
30. Hydroxyethylcellulose
31. Orange Roughy Oil
32. Madecassoside
33. Biosaccharide Gum-1
34. Asiaticoside
35. Madecassic Acid
36. Asiatic Acid
37. Soybean
38. Sprout Extract
39. Spanish Licorice Extract
40. Ceramide NP
41. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
42. Linoleic Acid
43. Ethylhexylglycerin
44. Sodium Hyaluronate
45. Linolenic Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl EthylhexanoateMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Hydrogenated Lecithin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

乳化剂

Shea Butter

Other ingredients

Centella Asiatica Extract (98%)Limnanthes Alba Seed OilSqualaneCarbomerCaprylyl Glycol12-HexanediolTromethaminePanthenolSodium CarbomerErythritolTrehaloseBetaineButylene GlycolCaprylhydroxamic AcidCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAdenosineXanthan GumOzonized Olive OilLavender OilHydroxyethylcelluloseOrange Roughy OilMadecassosideBiosaccharide Gum-1AsiaticosideMadecassic AcidAsiatic AcidSoybeanSprout ExtractSpanish Licorice ExtractCeramide NPChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractLinoleic AcidEthylhexylglycerinSodium HyaluronateLinolenic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Centella Asiatica Extract (9

Not decoded yet

8%)

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Glycerin

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Niacinamide

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Shea Butter

Natural butter providing emollient and occlusive moisturizing; used as emollient and emulsifier.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

1

Not decoded yet

2-Hexanediol

2-Hexanediol; branched-chain diol solvent and co-preservative, mild odor, weak humectant.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Sodium Carbomer

Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Butylene Glycol

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

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Adenosine

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

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Ozonized Olive Oil

Not decoded yet

Lavender Oil

Lavender essential oil for fragrance; high allergen rate, concentration control needed.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Orange Roughy Oil

Deep-sea fish oil rich in Omega-3; moisturizing and antioxidant, monitor oxidative stability and fish allergens.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Asiaticoside

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

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.

Soybean

Not decoded yet

Sprout Extract

Not decoded yet

Spanish Licorice Extract

Not decoded yet

Ceramide NP

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Linoleic Acid

Essential fatty acid for barrier repair and hydration; oxidizes easily, high levels may be comedogenic

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Linolenic Acid

Omega-6 fatty acid for barrier repair; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants and low light exposure

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