superdrug-naturally-radiant Superdrug Naturally Radiant Renewing Night 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. Hydrogenated Polydecene
3. Glycerin
4. Dimethicone
5. Propylene Glycol
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
9. Isohexadecane
10. Octyldodecanol
11. Ozokerite
12. Paraffin
13. Polyacrylamide
14. C13-14 Isoparaffin
15. Laureth-7
16. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
17. Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract
18. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
19. Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
20. Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
21. Morus Nigra Leaf Extract
22. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
23. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
24. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
25. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
26. Acer Saccharum Extract
27. Parfum
28. Lecithin
29. Tocopherol
30. Ascorbyl Palmitate
31. Tocopheryl Acetate
32. Betaine
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Ethylhexylglycerin
35. Potassium Sorbate
36. Sodium Benzoate
37. 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
38. Citric Acid
39. Sodium Hydroxide
40. Citronellol
41. Coumarin
42. Eugenol
43. Geraniol
44. Linalool
45. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains formaldehyde releasers

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolydeceneCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

IsohexadecaneOctyldodecanolOzokeriteParaffinPolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateSapindus Mukurossi Fruit ExtractCaesalpinia Spinosa GumNelumbium Speciosum Flower ExtractActinidia Chinensis Fruit ExtractMorus Nigra Leaf ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractParfumLecithinTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateTocopheryl AcetateBetainePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-DiolCitric AcidSodium HydroxideCitronellolCoumarinEugenolGeraniolLinaloolDisodium EDTA

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Isohexadecane

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

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Ozokerite

Mineral ozokerite for viscosity and stabilization; derived from mineral oil, highly comedogenic, avoid facial use.

Paraffin

Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Sapindus Mukurossi Fruit Extract

Sapindus fruit extract; natural surfactant, foaming, gentle cleansing

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract

Lotus flower extract containing magnolol, skin conditioner; botanical, low concentration use

Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Morus Nigra Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Betaine

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol

Broad-spectrum preservative with potent biocidal action; usage is strictly capped by regulations (<0.1%), sensitive to halide-sensitive individuals.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Disodium EDTA

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

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