wardah C-Defense Dd 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. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Caprylyl Methicone
6. Cyclomethicone
7. Isododecane
8. Stearic Acid
9. Titanium Dioxide
10. C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
11. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
12. Triethylhexanoin
13. Polymethyl Methacrylate
14. Sodium Chloride
15. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
16. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
17. Cetyl Dimethicone
18. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
19. Niacinamide
20. Sorbitan Olivate
21. Disteardimonium Hectorite
22. Hexyl Laurate
23. Phenoxyethanol
24. Silicon Dioxide
25. BHT
26. Propylene Carbonate
27. Allantoin
28. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
29. Dimethicone
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Tocopheryl Acetate
32. Disodium EDTA
33. Trimethylsiloxysilicate
34. Aluminum Hydroxide
35. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
36. Methicone
37. Ci 77891
38. Ci 77492
39. Ci 77491
40. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclomethiconeIsododecane

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl Methicone

CLEANSING

Stearic Acid

Other ingredients

Titanium DioxideC30-45 Alkyl DimethiconePolyglyceryl-4 IsostearateTriethylhexanoinPolymethyl MethacrylateSodium ChlorideDimethicone CrosspolymerCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeCetyl DimethiconeEthylhexyl PalmitateNiacinamideSorbitan OlivateDisteardimonium HectoriteHexyl LauratePhenoxyethanolSilicon DioxideBHTPropylene CarbonateAllantoinAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateDimethiconeEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetateDisodium EDTATrimethylsiloxysilicateAluminum HydroxideTriethoxycaprylylsilaneMethiconeCi 77891Ci 77492Ci 77491Ci 77499

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone

High-volatility silicone for slip and gloss at 1–5%; non-comedogenic, good for oily skin, pair with volatile silicones

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Cetyl Dimethicone

Silicone emulsifier/conditioner; excellent slip, hydrophobic, non-comedogenic.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

Niacinamide

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

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

Phenoxyethanol

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

Silicon Dioxide

Silica as an adsorbent and thickener for oil control and texture; high concentrations may clog pores.

BHT

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

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Dimethicone

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Trimethylsiloxysilicate

Silicate powder, oil-absorbing emollient; insoluble, high levels feel powdery.

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Methicone

Volatile silicone offering slip and antistatic properties; inert at high purity, check cyclic isomer limits

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

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