vitacology Leopia 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Rosa Damascena Flower Water
4. Glyceryl Stearate SE
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Glycerin
7. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
8. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
9. Benzyl Alcohol
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Parfum
12. Xanthan Gum
13. Limonene
14. Octyldodecanol
15. Linalool Oil
16. Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
17. Cetyl Palmitate
18. Cocoglycerides
19. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
20. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
21. Citric Acid
22. Sodium Dehydroacetate
23. Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
24. Citronellol
25. Geraniol
26. Tocopherol
27. Maltodextrin
28. Beta-Sitosterol
29. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
30. Squalene
31. Dehydroacetic Acid
32. Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
33. Citral

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideRosa Damascena Flower WaterOlea Europaea Fruit Oil

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

Benzyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateParfumXanthan GumLimoneneOctyldodecanolLinalool OilIrvingia Gabonensis Kernel ButterCetyl PalmitateCocoglyceridesHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCitric AcidSodium DehydroacetateCucumis Melo Fruit ExtractCitronellolGeraniolTocopherolMaltodextrinBeta-SitosterolAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderSqualeneDehydroacetic AcidGossypium Herbaceum Seed ExtractCitral

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Aromatic hydrosol base; provides scent and conditioning benefits.

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glycerin

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Parfum

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Octyldodecanol

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

Linalool Oil

Not decoded yet

Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter

Wild mango seed butter, emollient and restorative. Rich in vitamin E; heavy texture, good for dry skin.

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Cocoglycerides

Coco-glycerides act as emulsifiers and skin conditioning agents; gentle, often used in soap-free formulations.

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract

Melon fruit extract rich in antioxidants and polysaccharides for soothing and hydration; natural, may contain allergens, test for sensitization.

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Tocopherol

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Beta-Sitosterol

Plant sterol for emulsion stability and barrier support; high levels may destabilize hydrophilic systems.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

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

Squalene

Squalene, lightweight emollient, easily absorbed; animal sources restricted, plant sources preferred

Dehydroacetic Acid

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

Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

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