Eminence apricot calendula 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. Linseed Acid**
3. Echinacea Extract*
4. Rue Extract*
5. Sesame Oil*
6. Glycerin
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Calendula Extract*
9. Yarrow Extract*
10. Cocoa Butter*
11. Aloe Vera Juice*
12. Avocado Oil*
13. Jojoba Seed Oil*
14. Macadamia Oil*
15. Apricot Kernel Oil*
16. Cetyl Alcohol
17. Shea Butter
18. Lecithin
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Vitamin E
21. Allantoin
22. Vitamin B3
23. Vitamin B5
24. Zinc Sulfate
25. Sea Buckthorn Oil*
26. Vitamin A
27. Licorice
28. Benzyl Alcohol
29. Benzoic Acid
30. Sorbic Acid
31. Sodium Benzoate
32. Lactic Acid
33. Evening Primrose Oil*

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains alcohol

Formulation view Emulsified cream using glycerin and cetyl alcohol as thickener/humectant backbone. Calendula and comfrey extracts target soothing. Preserved with benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate, pH adjusted by lactic acid. Includes Vitamins A, B, and Zinc. Suited for combination to dry skin. Factory observation: Multi-preservative synergy is effective, but monitor acid pH impact on actives.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

皮肤调理剂

Linseed Acid**Echinacea Extract*Rue Extract*Calendula Extract*

化妆品调理剂

Sesame Oil*

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

Other ingredients

Yarrow Extract*Cocoa Butter*Aloe Vera Juice*Avocado Oil*Jojoba Seed Oil*Macadamia Oil*Apricot Kernel Oil*Cetyl AlcoholShea ButterLecithinXanthan GumVitamin EAllantoinVitamin B3Vitamin B5Zinc SulfateSea Buckthorn Oil*Vitamin ALicoriceBenzyl AlcoholBenzoic AcidSorbic AcidSodium BenzoateLactic AcidEvening Primrose Oil*

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Linseed Acid**

Linolenic acid, plant-derived emollient with slight oil feel; public comedogenic data unavailable, evaluate within full formulation.

Echinacea Extract*

Echinacea extract with traditional soothing claims; may contain asteraceae allergens, requires evaluation for sensitive skin, comedogenic data null.

Rue Extract*

Ruta graveolens extract; public irritancy and comedogenic data unavailable, potential photosensitivity or sensitization risk at high levels.

Sesame Oil*

Sesame oil rich in unsaturated fats, good emollient; known allergen, must be labeled.

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Calendula Extract*

Calendula officinalis extract, classic soothing agent with lower allergenicity than many asteraceae; moderate suitability for acne-prone skin.

Yarrow Extract*

Achillea millefolium extract, Asteraceae family for anti-inflammatory use; contains allergens, caution advised for pollen-sensitive individuals.

Cocoa Butter*

Theobroma cacao butter, solid fat providing occlusion and structure; highly comedogenic, avoid for acne-prone skin, melting point near body temperature.

Aloe Vera Juice*

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice providing hydration and soothing; high water activity poses preservation challenges and contamination risk.

Avocado Oil*

Persea gratissima oil, rich in oleic acid and fat-soluble vitamins; heavy texture may be comedogenic for some, suitable for repair bases.

Jojoba Seed Oil*

Liquid wax ester mimicking sebum; high closure, good for dry skin, patch test for sensitive skin

Macadamia Oil*

Macadamia integrifolia oil rich in palmitoleic acid, good penetration, non-greasy; moderate comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Apricot Kernel Oil*

Apricot kernel oil, classic light emollient; low comedogenicity, may contain trace allergens.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Shea Butter

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Xanthan Gum

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

Vitamin E

Tocopherol antioxidant; >0.5% may need encapsulation or synergists to prevent oxidation.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Vitamin B3

Not decoded yet

Vitamin B5

Not decoded yet

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids

Sea Buckthorn Oil*

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, high in unsaturates, yellow color; requires light protection, suitable for repair formulations.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A, high activity for cell renewal; irritating at high levels, contraindicated in pregnancy.

Licorice

Glycyrrhiza glabra extract rich in glycyrrhizin for soothing; monitor glycyrrhetinic acid levels for potential fluid retention, low comedogenic risk.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Evening Primrose Oil*

Evening primrose oil rich in GLA for barrier repair; unstable, prone to oxidation, requires light protection and antioxidants.

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