vdl Expert Metal Cushion

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/Eau
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Titanium Dioxide
4. Phenyl Trimethicone
5. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
6. Dimethicone
7. Cyclohexasiloxane
8. PEG-10 Dimethicone
9. Zinc Oxide
10. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
11. Niacinamide
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Tromethamine
14. 1,2-Hexanediol
15. Stearic Acid
16. Aluminum Hydroxide
17. Iron Oxides
18. Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
19. Zinc Stearate
20. Sodium Chloride
21. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
22. Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
23. Glycerin
24. Iron Oxides
25. Distearyldimonium Chloride
26. Parfum/Fragrance
27. Dimethiconol
28. Ceramide NP
29. Palmitoyl Proline
30. Iron Oxides
31. Disteardimonium Hectorite
32. Hydrogenated Lecithin
33. Hydrogen Dimethicone
34. Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
35. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
36. Adenosine
37. Dipropylene Glycol
38. Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
39. Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
40. Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone
41. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
42. Glycereth-20
43. Palmitic Acid
44. PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
45. Glyceryl Stearate
46. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
47. Sodium Citrate
48. Cholesterol
49. Alcohol
50. Tocopherol
51. Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
52. Tin Oxide
53. Desamido Collagen
54. Hydroxyproline
55. Proline
56. Glycine
57. Mica

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains sulfatesContains alcohol

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl TrimethiconeDimethicone

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

HAIR CONDITIONING

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Zinc OxidePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidNiacinamideButylene GlycolTromethamine1,2-HexanediolStearic AcidAluminum HydroxideIron OxidesSorbitan SesquiisostearateZinc StearateSodium ChlorideSorbitan SesquioleateDimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 CrosspolymerGlycerinIron OxidesDistearyldimonium ChlorideParfum/FragranceDimethiconolCeramide NPPalmitoyl ProlineIron OxidesDisteardimonium HectoriteHydrogenated LecithinHydrogen DimethiconeLauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 CrosspolymerPolymethylsilsesquioxaneAdenosineDipropylene GlycolSodium Palmitoyl SarcosinateMagnesium Palmitoyl GlutamateTriethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl DimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilaneGlycereth-20Palmitic AcidPEG-10 Rapeseed SterolGlyceryl StearateSynthetic FluorphlogopiteSodium CitrateCholesterolAlcoholTocopherolCalcium Aluminum BorosilicateTin OxideDesamido CollagenHydroxyprolineProlineGlycineMica

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water/Eau

Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Dimethicone

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Niacinamide

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; very low irritation when pure, but patch testing is recommended for sensitive consumers.

Zinc Stearate

Powder slip and dispersing agent for cosmetic powders; insoluble in water/oil.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Silicone-based emollient improving slip and antistatic feel, typical 1–5%

Glycerin

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

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Distearyldimonium Chloride

Cationic hair detangler; add with nonionics to reduce tack at high levels.

Parfum/Fragrance

Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.

Dimethiconol

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

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Palmitoyl Proline

Not decoded yet

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Hydrogen Dimethicone

Hydrogenated dimethicone for film-forming and slip; low volatility, rich feel for dry skin

Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer

Silicone polymer for slip and gloss in cleansers. Low water solubility, can leave residue if not rinsed properly.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

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

Adenosine

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate

Mild amino acid surfactant, often co-used with SLS to reduce irritation; fine foam for cleansers.

Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate

Not decoded yet

Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone

Reactive silane-modified silicone for compatibility; provides smooth feel, silicone-based, non-comedogenic.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Glycereth-20

Not decoded yet

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol

Rapeseed sterol PEG-10 ether as mild emulsifier/cleanser for foaming formulas; screen rapeseed-allergy history.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

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

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Alcohol

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

Tocopherol

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

Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate

Synthetic powder filler for smooth feel and coverage; inert.

Tin Oxide

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

Desamido Collagen

Deamidated collagen for film formation and skin/hair conditioning; animal-derived, low allergy risk

Hydroxyproline

Amino acid derivative for humectancy and skin conditioning; supports collagen metabolism, water-soluble, gentle

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

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