academie Derm Acte
academie Academie Derm Acte lists 35 ingredients on its label, 34 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- Octyldodecanol
- Xylitylglucoside
- Panthenol
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Sodium Dextran Sulfate
- Anhydroxylitol
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- Polyacrylate-13
- Octyldodecyl Xyloside
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- Propylene Glycol
- Xylitol
- Chlorphenesin
- Polyisobutene
- Mineral Oil
- Lecithin
- O-Cymen-5-Ol
- Polysorbate 20
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Silica
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Citrate
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Trisodium EDTA
- Tocopherol
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Xylose
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oil
Formulation view A light emulsion base combining esters with polyols and panthenol for hydration. Siloxanes and methacrylate polymers create a matte, film-forming texture. The preservative system uses chlorphenesin and benzoates. Ideal for normal to combination skin seeking a lightweight feel. Notable observation: the blend of silicone and film-formers balances hydration with a quick-drying finish, providing an immediate visual effect without heavy occlusion.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTISTATIC
- Isononyl IsononanoatePanthenol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene GlycolXylitylglucoside
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Octyldodecanol
- OPACIFYING
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Other ingredients
Sodium Dextran SulfateAnhydroxylitolMethyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerPolyacrylate-13Octyldodecyl XylosideEthylhexylglycerinPEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearatePropylene GlycolXylitolChlorphenesinPolyisobuteneMineral OilLecithinO-Cymen-5-OlPolysorbate 20Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-GlucanSodium HyaluronateSorbitan IsostearateSilicaSodium BenzoateSodium CitrateCitric AcidPotassium SorbateTrisodium EDTATocopherolSodium MetabisulfiteXylose
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Dextran Sulfate | GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate-13 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Octyldodecyl Xyloside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | Green |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 | Yellow |
| Polyisobutene | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| O-Cymen-5-Ol | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/38 | 1 | Yellow |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan | BINDING, CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Trisodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Metabisulfite | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING · 限制 III/99 V/9 | 3 | Yellow |
| Xylose | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Isononyl Isononanoate
- Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Sodium Dextran Sulfate
- Anionic thickener at 0.1-2% for gels; water-soluble, check compatibility with other ionic surfactants
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
- MMA crosspolymer for durable water-soluble film; high doses may create occlusion
- Polyacrylate-13
- Not decoded yet
- Octyldodecyl Xyloside
- Non-ionic glucoside surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; mild, can substitute some syndet, 1–5%.
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.
- Polyisobutene
- Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- O-Cymen-5-Ol
- Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
- Modified glucan for thickening and cleansing aid; low irritation, suitable for most formulas
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Sorbitan Isostearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Trisodium EDTA
- Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Sodium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers
- Xylose
- Low-MW humectant and fragrance carrier; <5% typical, blends with polyols for texture.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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