the-yeon THE YEON Refining Calamine 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. Calamine
4. Glycerin
5. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Dimethicone
8. Isohexadecane
9. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
10. Niacinamide
11. Butylene Glycol
12. 1,2-Hexanediol
13. Isostearic Acid
14. Caprylyl Methicone
15. Sodium Chloride
16. Adenosine
17. Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Citrus Limon Peel Oil
20. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
21. Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
22. Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
23. Thymus Vulgaris Oil
24. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
25. Centella Asiatica Extract
26. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
27. Santalum Album Oil
28. Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
29. Madecassoside
30. Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
31. Stearalkonium Hectorite
32. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
33. Dextrin Palmitate
34. Propylene Carbonate
35. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneDicaprylyl CarbonateIsohexadecane

ABSORBENT

Calamine

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 DimethiconeNiacinamideButylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolIsostearic AcidCaprylyl MethiconeSodium ChlorideAdenosineCitrus Nobilis Fruit ExtractTocopheryl AcetateCitrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower OilCananga Odorata Flower OilCitrus Tangerina Peel OilThymus Vulgaris OilMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractRosa Damascena Flower OilSantalum Album OilPyrus Communis Fruit ExtractMadecassosideGlyceryl Behenate/EicosadioateStearalkonium HectoriteDimethicone CrosspolymerDextrin PalmitatePropylene CarbonateDisodium 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.

Calamine

Mineral powder for absorbing, opacifying and protecting skin; low irritation at low levels.

Glycerin

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

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

Isohexadecane

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

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Adenosine

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

Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract

Citrus nobilis fruit extract; fragrance and conditioning; citrus, photo-sensitization/allergen risk

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Lemon peel oil for fragrance/skin conditioning; contains allergens, mind phototoxicity and compliance

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

Essential oil for fragrance and astringency; contains allergens like linalool, limited by III/350

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Ylang-ylang essential oil, natural fragrance; contains multiple allergens, restrict usage per EU regulations, avoid for sensitive skin

Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil for fragrance and skin care; high phototoxicity, limit concentration or shade

Thymus Vulgaris Oil

Thyme essential oil containing thymol; higher sensitization risk, use at trace levels only

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract

Tea tree leaf extract for skin conditioning and perfuming; allergen risk requires dilution.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Santalum Album Oil

Essential oil fragrance, restricted under EU 26; monitor sensitization and phototoxicity

Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract

Pear fruit extract with polyphenols and antioxidants; moisturizing and protective; juice-based, requires preservative and stability management.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate

Ester-based emulsifier and emollient with dual-phase potential; high levels may cause slippery feel, combine with others

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Inorganic clay gellant with silky feel; must disperse well, high local dose can irritate.

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

Dextrin Palmitate

Modified polysaccharide ester for emulsifying and anticaking; mild cleanser; used in solid soaps or powders.

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Disodium EDTA

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

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