marks-spencers-formula Marks & Spencers Formula Absolute Ultimate Sleep 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. Isododecane
3. Niacinamide
4. C10-18 Triglycerides
5. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Cera Alba
8. Isononyl Isononanoate
9. Dimethicone
10. Hydrogenated Tetradecenyl/Methylpentadecene
11. Glycerin
12. Sucrose Polystearate
13. Glyceryl Stearate
14. Peg 100 Stearate
15. Behenyl Alcohol
16. Butyrospermum Parkii
17. Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Isohexadecane
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Parfum
22. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
23. Trehalose
24. Urea
25. Caprylyl Glycol
26. Benzophenone-4
27. Cetyl Palmitate
28. Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
29. Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil
30. Disodium Edta
31. Sorbitan Laurate
32. Polysorbate 80
33. Chlorphenesin
34. Serine
35. Sorbitan Oleate
36. Hydroxyethylcellulose
37. Acetyl Dipeptide 1 Cetyl Ester
38. Carbomer
39. Pentylene Glycol
40. Potassium Phosphate
41. Sodium Lactate
42. Algin
43. Glyceryl Polyacrylate
44. Polysorbate 20
45. Sodium Hyaluronate
46. Pullulan
47. Disodium Phosphate
48. Sodium Benzoate
49. Ascorbyl Palmitate
50. Tocopherol
51. Tetrapeptide-26
52. Citric Acid
53. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
54. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
55. Ci 15985
56. Ci 19140

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains parabensContains PEG

Formulation view Rich night cream with 5% niacinamide and plant oils. Uses isododecane and silicone complex for penetration, plus beeswax and allantoin. For dry skin nightly repair. Factory perspective: precise control of interfacial tension between high-molecular-weight thickeners and oil phases is vital.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsododecaneC10-18 TriglyceridesIsodecyl NeopentanoateCera Alba

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

Other ingredients

DimethiconeHydrogenated Tetradecenyl/MethylpentadeceneGlycerinSucrose PolystearateGlyceryl StearatePeg 100 StearateBehenyl AlcoholButyrospermum ParkiiAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerPhenoxyethanolIsohexadecaneTocopheryl AcetateParfumDimethicone CrosspolymerTrehaloseUreaCaprylyl GlycolBenzophenone-4Cetyl PalmitateSclerocarya Birrea Seed OilAleurites Moluccana Seed OilDisodium EdtaSorbitan LauratePolysorbate 80ChlorphenesinSerineSorbitan OleateHydroxyethylcelluloseAcetyl Dipeptide 1 Cetyl EsterCarbomerPentylene GlycolPotassium PhosphateSodium LactateAlginGlyceryl PolyacrylatePolysorbate 20Sodium HyaluronatePullulanDisodium PhosphateSodium BenzoateAscorbyl PalmitateTocopherolTetrapeptide-26Citric AcidPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Ci 15985Ci 19140

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Isododecane

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

Niacinamide

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

C10-18 Triglycerides

Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.

Butylene Glycol

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

Cera Alba

Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience

Isononyl Isononanoate

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

Dimethicone

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

Hydrogenated Tetradecenyl/Methylpentadecene

Not decoded yet

Glycerin

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

Sucrose Polystearate

Sucrose polyester emulsifier, non-ionic and mild; often blended with water- or oil-soluble surfactants to tune emulsification efficiency.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Peg 100 Stearate

Not decoded yet

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Butyrospermum Parkii

African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.

Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Isohexadecane

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Parfum

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Benzophenone-4

Not decoded yet

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; fatty acid-rich for hair and skin conditioning; requires antioxidants due to unsaturation.

Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil

Kukui nut oil rich in oleic and linoleic acids; provides moisture and conditioning, no clear comedogenic data.

Disodium Edta

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

Sorbitan Laurate

O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Acetyl Dipeptide 1 Cetyl Ester

Not decoded yet

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Potassium Phosphate

pH adjuster for buffering systems; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium and magnesium ions

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Algin

Seaweed-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, mind calcium ion compatibility

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Water-soluble film former at 1–5%; light feel, soluble in polyols, non-occlusive

Polysorbate 20

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tetrapeptide-26

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Ci 15985

Synthetic colorant Yellow 4; known maximum usage limits, potential allergy for some, add per regulations with batch records.

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

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