wardah Lightening Night 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. Isononyl Isononanoate
3. Niacinamide
4. Polymethyl Methacrylate
5. Propylene Glycol
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Dimethicone
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Stearic Acid
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Phenoxyethanol
12. Polyacrylamide
13. PEG-100 Stearate
14. Cyclopentasiloxane
15. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
16. C13-14 Isoparaffin
17. Allantoin
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Laureth-7
20. Disodium EDTA
21. Ethylhexylglycerin
22. Fragrance
23. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
24. Arbutin
25. Citric Acid
26. Sodium Sulfite
27. Acetyl Tyrosine
28. Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
29. Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
30. Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
31. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
32. Glutathione
33. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

FILM FORMING

Polymethyl Methacrylate

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Stearic AcidButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolPolyacrylamidePEG-100 StearateCyclopentasiloxanePolymethylsilsesquioxaneC13-14 IsoparaffinAllantoinTocopheryl AcetateLaureth-7Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinFragranceDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerArbutinCitric AcidSodium SulfiteAcetyl TyrosineSaxifraga Sarmentosa ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractAminopropyl Ascorbyl PhosphateScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractGlutathioneGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Niacinamide

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

Polymethyl Methacrylate

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Dimethicone

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Butylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polyacrylamide

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

C13-14 Isoparaffin

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Disodium EDTA

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Sulfite

Sulfite antioxidant to prevent oxidation; sulfites are known allergens and must be strictly declared on labels.

Acetyl Tyrosine

Tyrosine derivative used in tanning or skin conditioning; acts as a precursor or modulator in formulas.

Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract

Active extract with saponins and flavonoids; gentle humectant and barrier repair ingredient

Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract

Paeonia root extract, skin protecting agent with antioxidants to defend against environmental damage

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

Stable Vitamin C derivative; water-soluble antioxidant and brightener, solubility pH-dependent

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

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