Shik Vitalizing cream ingredients list

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. Glycerin
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Cetearyl Alcohol
5. Glycereth-26
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8. Ethyl Hexanediol
9. Cetearyl Glucoside
10. Betaine
11. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
14. Palmitic Acid
15. Isohexadecane
16. Stearic Acid
17. Glyceryl caprylate
18. Sodium Polyacrylate
19. Polysorbate 80
20. Dimethicone
21. Xanthan Gum
22. 1,2-Hexanediol
23. Butylene Glycol
24. Panthenol
25. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
26. Lavandula Hybrida Oil
27. Sorbitan Oleate
28. Disodium EDTA
29. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
30. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
31. PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone
32. Trideceth-6
33. Glucose
34. Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
35. Lactobacillus ferment
36. Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
37. Lactobacillus/punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
38. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
39. Pogostemon Cablin Oil
40. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
41. Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
42. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
43. Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
44. Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
45. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
46. Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl AlcoholCetyl Ethylhexanoate

HUMECTANT

Glycereth-26

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SOLVENT

Ethyl Hexanediol

Other ingredients

Cetearyl GlucosideBetaineButyrospermum Parkii ButterGlyceryl StearateSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPalmitic AcidIsohexadecaneStearic AcidGlyceryl caprylateSodium PolyacrylatePolysorbate 80DimethiconeXanthan Gum1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolPanthenolDipotassium GlycyrrhizateLavandula Hybrida OilSorbitan OleateDisodium EDTACitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePEG/PPG-18/18 dimethiconeTrideceth-6GlucoseMyristica Fragrans Kernel OilLactobacillus fermentLactobacillus/Acerola Cherry FermentLactobacillus/punica Granatum Fruit Ferment ExtractLavandula Angustifolia OilPogostemon Cablin OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractDiospyros Kaki Leaf ExtractArtemisia Princeps Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractChrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

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.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Ethyl Hexanediol

Polyol solvent with humectant and mild preservative boost; low viscosity, compatible with many ingredients, gentle.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Palmitic Acid

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

Isohexadecane

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glyceryl caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Sodium Polyacrylate

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

Polysorbate 80

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

Dimethicone

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

Xanthan Gum

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Panthenol

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

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

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

Lavandula Hybrida Oil

Essential oil for emollience and fragrance; contains allergens like linalool, requires EU 26 labeling

Sorbitan Oleate

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

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

PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone

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

Trideceth-6

Not decoded yet

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil

Nutmeg kernel oil for fragrance and emolliency; contains myristin, some individuals may react to vanillin or other components.

Lactobacillus ferment

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

Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment

Not decoded yet

Lactobacillus/punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract

Lactobacillus fermented pomegranate fruit extract for skin and hair conditioning; contains bioactive peptides, monitor pH and microbial limits.

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

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

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

Patchouli oil for fragrance; contains patchoulol, potential irritant/allergen, use cautiously.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract

Antioxidant and astringent extract; contains enzymes and acids, mild irritation risk

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract

Persimmon leaf extract with polyphenols, soothing/antibacterial conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Artemisia Princeps leaf extract containing volatile components; potential irritant risk, limit usage and patch test for sensitive skin.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract

Golden chamomile extract, soothing; 0.1–0.5% typical, data limited, low risk