3lab Super 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. Water
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Glycerin
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Dimethicone
6. Sodium Hyaluronate
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
9. Chrysanthemum Indicum Callus Culture Extract
10. Trisiloxane
11. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
12. Lactobacillus Ferment
13. Butylene Glycol
14. Cyclohexasiloxane
15. Ceteareth-20
16. Silica
17. Methyl Gluceth-20
18. Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
19. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
20. SH-Polypeptide-7
21. Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
22. Croton Lechleri Resin Extract
23. Copper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate
24. Humulus Lupulus Strobile
25. Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
26. Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
27. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
28. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
29. Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate
30. Achillea Millefolium Extract
31. Beta-Glucan
32. Lysolecithin
33. Lysophosphatidic Acid
34. Bisabolol
35. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
36. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
37. Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
38. Humulus Lupulus Extract
39. Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
40. Viscum Album Leaf Extract
41. Caffeyl Glucoside
42. Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
43. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19
44. Squalane
45. Ceramide 3
46. Phytosterols
47. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
48. Lecithin
49. Adenosine
50. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
51. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
52. Pisum Sativum Extract
53. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
54. Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
55. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
56. Tocopheryl Acetate
57. Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
58. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
59. Isomalt
60. Isohexadecane
61. Polysorbate 60
62. Urea
63. Polysorbate 20
64. Glucosamine Hcl
65. Sodium Phosphate
66. Dextran
67. Glyceryl Stearate
68. PEG-100 Stearate
69. Allantoin
70. Xanthan Gum
71. Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
72. Polyvinyl Alcohol
73. Carbomer
74. Alcohol
75. Dimethiconol
76. Sodium Chloride
77. Tin Oxide
78. Titanium Dioxide
79. Phenoxyethanol
80. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains mineral oilContains alcohol

Formulation view Water-oil cream containing volatile silicones, hyaluronic acid, and stem cell extracts. Thickened with acrylic copolymers. Suitable for all skin types seeking firming. Factory observation: crosslinked silicones have limited oil compatibility; pre-emulsification is critical to ensure homogeneity and prevent phase separation.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Other ingredients

Chrysanthemum Indicum Callus Culture ExtractTrisiloxaneDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerLactobacillus FermentButylene GlycolCyclohexasiloxaneCeteareth-20SilicaMethyl Gluceth-20Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell ExtractMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractSH-Polypeptide-7Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem ExtractCroton Lechleri Resin ExtractCopper Heptapeptide-14 PantothenateHumulus Lupulus StrobileAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractHeptapeptide-15 PalmitateAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceDipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium Acetyl Glucosamine PhosphateAchillea Millefolium ExtractBeta-GlucanLysolecithinLysophosphatidic AcidBisabololPortulaca Oleracea ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit ExtractHumulus Lupulus ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractViscum Album Leaf ExtractCaffeyl GlucosideHydrolyzed Pea ProteinPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-19SqualaneCeramide 3PhytosterolsPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7LecithinAdenosineButyrospermum Parkii ButterPalmitoyl OligopeptidePisum Sativum ExtractLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilTocopheryl AcetateBis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 DimethiconeSynthetic FluorphlogopiteIsomaltIsohexadecanePolysorbate 60UreaPolysorbate 20Glucosamine HclSodium PhosphateDextranGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateAllantoinXanthan GumLactic Acid/Glycolic Acid CopolymerPolyvinyl AlcoholCarbomerAlcoholDimethiconolSodium ChlorideTin OxideTitanium DioxidePhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Glycerin

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Dimethicone

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Chrysanthemum Indicum Callus Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Trisiloxane

Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.

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.

Lactobacillus Ferment

Probiotic ferment filtrate for conditioning; complex mix, check allergens and preservative residues

Butylene Glycol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Ceteareth-20

Not decoded yet

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract

Not decoded yet

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

SH-Polypeptide-7

Not decoded yet

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract

Water-soluble botanical extract acting as humectant for oral or facial care; evaluate for potential natural allergens in the extract.

Croton Lechleri Resin Extract

Resin extract for skin conditioning; monitor for sensitivity in reactive skin

Copper Heptapeptide-14 Pantothenate

Not decoded yet

Humulus Lupulus Strobile

Hops extract; traditional soothing and sebum control; polyphenols provide antioxidant activity.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Antioxidant and soothing extract; mild abrasive properties, common in conditioning formulas

Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate for moisturizing/soothing; inhibits 5-LOX, water-soluble, for sensitive skin.

Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate

Not decoded yet

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Lysophosphatidic Acid

Not decoded yet

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract

Fennel fruit extract with emollient and soothing effects; requires low concentration and allergen labeling.

Humulus Lupulus Extract

Hops extract: antimicrobial/antiperspirant/conditioner/fragrance; test on sensitive skin.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.

Viscum Album Leaf Extract

Mistletoe leaf extract with soothing properties; combine with other ingredients, high conc may sensitize.

Caffeyl Glucoside

Caffeoyl glucoside, water-soluble antioxidant and skin conditioner; protects formulation from oxidation.

Hydrolyzed Pea Protein

Hydrolyzed pea protein; plant-based conditioner/antistatic. Use at 1-3%; requires preservatives.

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19

Not decoded yet

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Phytosterols

Plant sterol mix for skin barrier repair and soothing; plant-derived, no reported sensitization.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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

Lecithin

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

Palmitoyl oligopeptide for firming; water-soluble bioactive peptide, avoid high heat, functional additive.

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

Essential oil, scent regulator; III/351 allergen, labeling required.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone

Modified silicone emulsifier/surfactant for silky feel and oil emulsification; contains PEG/PPG, caution for sensitive skin, non-comedogenic.

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Isohexadecane

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Urea

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

Polysorbate 20

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

Glucosamine Hcl

Glucosamine hydrochloride for anti-static and hair conditioning; highly water-soluble, minimal skin irritation risk.

Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer and anti-seborrheic; pH regulator, aids sebum control, high levels are irritating

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Xanthan Gum

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

Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer

AHA copolymer; exfoliating, requires buffering agents.

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Film/viscosity agent for masks/cleansers; water-soluble, forms flexible film

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

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