dcl Ultra - Comforting 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. Pentylene Glycol
3. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4. Corn Starch Modified
5. Glycerin
6. Phenyl Trimethicone
7. Isopropyl Palmitate
8. Methylsilanol Mannuronate
9. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Peg-100 Stearate
12. Cholesterol
13. Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
14. Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
15. Panthenol
16. Jojoba Esters
17. Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
18. Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
19. Polyglycerin-3
20. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
21. Ascorbyl Palmitate
22. Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides
23. Bisabolol
24. Allantoin
25. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
26. Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
27. Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
28. Tocopherol
29. Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
30. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
31. Arginine
32. Ethylhexylglycerin
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
35. Butylene Glycol
36. Chlorphenesin
37. Farnesol
38. Disodium Edta
39. Sodium Benzoate
40. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ABSORBENT

Corn Starch Modified

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Phenyl Trimethicone

BINDING

Isopropyl Palmitate

ANTISTATIC

Methylsilanol Mannuronate

Other ingredients

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlyceryl StearatePeg-100 StearateCholesterolPeg-20 Methyl Glucose SesquistearateMethyl Glucose SesquistearatePanthenolJojoba EstersHelianthus Annuus Seed WaxAcacia Decurrens Flower WaxPolyglycerin-3Hydrogenated Palm GlyceridesAscorbyl PalmitateHydrogenated Palm Kernel GlyceridesBisabololAllantoinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidTocopherolEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerArginineEthylhexylglycerinXanthan GumStearyl GlycyrrhetinateButylene GlycolChlorphenesinFarnesolDisodium EdtaSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Corn Starch Modified

Modified corn starch, absorbent/film former; distinguish food/cosmetic grade, control Aw for stability.

Glycerin

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

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

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Methylsilanol Mannuronate

Water-soluble silicone for anti-static and smoothness; chemically stable, no known allergenic data

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Cholesterol

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

Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Non-ionic surfactant for emulsification; contains PEG, check compatibility.

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier with moderate water solubility, used as anti-static and skin feel modifier

Panthenol

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

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.

Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax

Plant wax for emollience and film formation; blend with other waxes for melting point.

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

Semi-synthetic ester for emollience and emulsification; palm-oil derived, higher comedogenicity, caution in blends

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides

Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides; waxy emollient/viscosity modifier, soft feel, plant-derived.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Brown algae extract for hydration and film-forming; high loads may affect clarity.

Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid

Bioactive marker in Evening Primrose Oil, antioxidant and soothing; used at low levels

Tocopherol

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

Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Glycyrrhizin derivative offering core soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits, plus emollience for reactive skin

Butylene Glycol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Disodium Edta

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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