nacomi Next Level Ceramides 5%

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. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
3. Glycerin
4. Panthenol
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Stearic Acid
10. Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
11. Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
12. Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
13. Ceramide NG
14. Ceramide NP
15. Ceramide AP
16. Ceramide EOP
17. Citric Acid
18. Phytosphingosine
19. Tribehenin
20. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
21. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
22. Cholesterol
23. Xanthan Gum
24. Carbomer
25. Ethylhexylglycerin
26. Tocopherol
27. Dehydroacetic Acid
28. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
29. Benzyl Alcohol
30. Butylene Glycol
31. Pentylene Glycol
32. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view A barrier-repair cream featuring five ceramides, cholesterol, and phytosphingosine to mimic skin lipids. Combined with panthenol and yeast protein for hydration. Uses light ester bases for a non-greasy feel. Ideal for compromised, dry, or sensitive skin. Note: Ceramide ratios require precision for stability; natural oils need antioxidant protection to prevent rancidity.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/CaprateCetyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Other ingredients

Stearic AcidHydrolyzed Yeast ProteinPassiflora Incarnata Seed OilPlukenetia Volubilis Seed OilCeramide NGCeramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPCitric AcidPhytosphingosineTribeheninSodium Lauroyl LactylateSodium Lauroyl GlutamateCholesterolXanthan GumCarbomerEthylhexylglycerinTocopherolDehydroacetic AcidPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12Benzyl AlcoholButylene GlycolPentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Glycerin

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

Panthenol

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for moisture, anti-static, and barrier repair.

Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil

Passiflora incarnata seed oil rich in linoleic acid; for skin protection and emollience; high levels may irritate sensitive skin, dilute for use.

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil

Inca Inchi oil; Omega-9 rich emollient. Use <5%; pair with antioxidants to prevent oxidation.

Ceramide NG

Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skin

Ceramide NP

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

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Citric Acid

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

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle and suitable for sensitive skin; moderate cleansing power.

Cholesterol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Tocopherol

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Peptide for elasticity; use per vendor specs. No public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Butylene Glycol

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Phenoxyethanol

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

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