neutrogena Cellular Boost Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate

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. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
3. PEG-8
4. PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
5. Glycerin
6. Nylon-12
7. Stearyl Alcohol
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Dimethicone
11. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
12. Cyclohexasiloxane
13. Ceteareth-20
14. Isohexadecane
15. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
16. Retinol
17. Dihydroxy Methylchromone
18. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Ascorbic Acid
21. Cyclopentasiloxane
22. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
23. Propylene Glycol
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Sodium Lactate
26. C13-14 Isoparaffin
27. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
28. Polyacrylamide
29. Laureth-7
30. Polysorbate 20
31. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
32. Disodium EDTA
33. Sodium Hydroxide
34. BHT
35. BHA
36. Phenoxyethanol
37. Ethylparaben
38. Methylparaben
39. Propylparaben
40. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains parabensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoatePPG-15 Stearyl EtherStearyl AlcoholCetearyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

PEG-8Nylon-12Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCyclohexasiloxaneCeteareth-20IsohexadecaneButyrospermum Parkii ButterRetinolDihydroxy MethylchromoneHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCaprylyl GlycolAscorbic AcidCyclopentasiloxanePalmitoyl OligopeptidePropylene GlycolTocopheryl AcetateSodium LactateC13-14 IsoparaffinGlyceryl PolymethacrylatePolyacrylamideLaureth-7Polysorbate 20Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerDisodium EDTASodium HydroxideBHTBHAPhenoxyethanolEthylparabenMethylparabenPropylparabenParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

PPG-15 stearyl ether emollient, improves spreadability; low-molecular PPG, slippery feel.

Glycerin

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

Nylon-12

Not decoded yet

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Dihydroxy Methylchromone

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

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.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Propylene Glycol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Glyceryl Polymethacrylate

Acrylate polymer for high viscosity, film formation, and conditioning feel. Synthetic polymer, low irritancy.

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

BHA

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Parfum

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

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