neostrata Skin Active Dermal Replenishment

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. Glycerin
3. Maltobionic Acid
4. Acetyl Glucosamine
5. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
6. Steareth-2
7. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
8. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
9. Octyldodecanol
10. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
11. Isostearic Acid
12. Cyclopentasiloxane
13. Acetyl Tyrosinamide
14. Saccharide Isomerate
15. Cyclohexasiloxane
16. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
17. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
18. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
19. Sodium PCA
20. Serine
21. Glycine
22. Alanine
23. Lysine
24. Arginine
25. Threonine
26. Proline
27. Cetyl Alcohol
28. Propylene Glycol
29. Betaine
30. Sorbitol
31. Isopropyl Myristate
32. Glutamic Acid
33. Butylene Glycol
34. Polysorbate 60
35. Sorbitan Isostearate
36. Carbomer
37. Polysorbate 20
38. Steareth-20
39. Ammonium Hydroxide
40. Disodium EDTA
41. Caprylyl Glycol
42. Sodium Bisulfite
43. Xanthan Gum
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Chlorphenesin
46. Methyldihydrojasmonate
47. Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
48. Ethylene Brassylate
49. Methyl Decenol
50. Ci 14700
51. Ci 19140

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Acetyl GlucosamineButyrospermum Parkii Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Octyldodecyl NeopentanoateOctyldodecanol

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

EMULSION STABILISING

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Other ingredients

Maltobionic AcidSteareth-2Isostearic AcidCyclopentasiloxaneAcetyl TyrosinamideSaccharide IsomerateCyclohexasiloxanePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Vitis Vinifera Seed ExtractSodium PCASerineGlycineAlanineLysineArginineThreonineProlineCetyl AlcoholPropylene GlycolBetaineSorbitolIsopropyl MyristateGlutamic AcidButylene GlycolPolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateCarbomerPolysorbate 20Steareth-20Ammonium HydroxideDisodium EDTACaprylyl GlycolSodium BisulfiteXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinMethyldihydrojasmonateIsobutyl Methyl TetrahydropyranolEthylene BrassylateMethyl DecenolCi 14700Ci 19140

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Maltobionic Acid

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems

Steareth-2

Not decoded yet

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Octyldodecanol

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Isostearic Acid

Fatty acid derivative as emulsifier auxiliary and emollient; insoluble, requires homogenization, may feel slightly greasy

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Acetyl Tyrosinamide

Not decoded yet

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Arginine

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

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Betaine

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Butylene Glycol

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Ammonium Hydroxide

Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.

Disodium EDTA

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Sodium Bisulfite

Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use

Xanthan Gum

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

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

Methyldihydrojasmonate

Methyl dihydrojasmonate, jasmine accord; synthetic fragrance, potential allergen.

Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol

Fragrance component providing specific scent, listed allergen, usage levels controlled

Ethylene Brassylate

Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer

Methyl Decenol

Aliphatic alcohol fragrance with fruity/fatty notes, perceivable at trace levels, low allergen risk

Ci 14700

Red azo dye restricted to hair dye products only; not for leave-on or general skin care

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

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