erha Brightening Neck 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. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Glycerin
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Dimethicone
6. Arbutin
7. Isononyl Isononanoate
8. Butylene Glycol
9. 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor
10. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
11. Octocrylene
12. Dimethyl Sulfone
13. Niacinamide
14. Titanium Dioxide
15. Diethylhexyl Carbonate
16. Sodium Polyacrylate
17. Propylene Glycol
18. Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
19. Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
20. Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
21. Panthenol
22. Tocopheryl Acetate
23. Butylene Glycol
24. Diazolidinyl Urea
25. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
26. Trideceth-6
27. Sorbitan Laurate
28. Aluminum Hydroxide
29. Hydrated Silica
30. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
31. Methylparaben
32. BHT
33. Citric Acid
34. Sodium Metabisulfite
35. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
36. Hydroxyethylcellulose
37. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
38. Phenyl Trimethicone
39. Propylparaben
40. Carbomer
41. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
42. Dimethiconol
43. Polysorbate 20
44. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
45. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
46. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains siliconesContains formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains parabensContains PEG

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTIOXIDANT

Arbutin

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

4-Methylbenzylidene CamphorButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocryleneDimethyl SulfoneNiacinamideTitanium DioxideDiethylhexyl CarbonateSodium PolyacrylatePropylene GlycolDipalmitoyl HydroxyprolinePolyglyceryl-6 DistearateCetearyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPanthenolTocopheryl AcetateButylene GlycolDiazolidinyl UreaHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerTrideceth-6Sorbitan LaurateAluminum HydroxideHydrated SilicaTriethoxycaprylylsilaneMethylparabenBHTCitric AcidSodium MetabisulfitePEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconeHydroxyethylcelluloseAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterPhenyl TrimethiconePropylparabenCarbomerDimethicone CrosspolymerDimethiconolPolysorbate 20Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractPalmitoyl OligopeptidePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Glycerin

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Dimethicone

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

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Isononyl Isononanoate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor

UVB filter, requires combination with UVA filters; provides photostability, usage limit by regulation.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Niacinamide

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Diethylhexyl Carbonate

Light emollient for silky texture; non-comedogenic, suits most skin types.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline

Lipid peptide for skin conditioning; mimics ceramide function for barrier repair, prone to crystallization

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; mild, PEG-free, good compatibility for cream systems.

Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Diazolidinyl Urea

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Trideceth-6

Not decoded yet

Sorbitan Laurate

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

Aluminum Hydroxide

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

Hydrated Silica

Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Metabisulfite

Antioxidant/preservative at 0.05–0.2%; irritating for sensitive skin, avoid with oxidizers

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

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

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester for hair and skin; ester structure, avoid for oily skin, check compatibility.

Phenyl Trimethicone

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

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

Dimethiconol

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

Polysorbate 20

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide

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

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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

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