payot Creme No2 Cachemire

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. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
3. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
4. Propylheptyl Caprylate
5. Glycerin
6. Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
9. Beheneth-25
10. PTFE
11. Sodium Polyacrylate
12. Bifida Ferment Lysate
13. Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
14. Lecithin
15. Cestrum Latifolium Leaf Extract
16. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
17. Lactose
18. Jojoba Esters
19. Glycine Soja Oil
20. Tocopherol
21. Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
22. Microcrystalline Cellulose
23. Caprylyl Glycol
24. Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
25. 1,2-Hexanediol
26. Phenethyl Alcohol
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Silica
29. Cetyl Alcohol
30. Tropolone
31. Milk Protein
32. Propanediol
33. Citric Acid
34. Chlorphenesin
35. Parfum

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains fragrance

Formulation view Water and light esters form the base, with silicones for smoothness. Shea butter, bifida lysate, and frankincense provide care. PTFE particles require size control. Phenethyl alcohol and hexanediol preserve. Suited for normal skin seeking silky feel. Formulation note: high ester/silicone ratio offers dry finish with moderate occlusion.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateIsodecyl NeopentanoatePropylheptyl CaprylateHydrogenated Vegetable Oil

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

Beheneth-25PTFESodium PolyacrylateBifida Ferment LysateBoswellia Serrata Resin ExtractLecithinCestrum Latifolium Leaf ExtractAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideLactoseJojoba EstersGlycine Soja OilTocopherolPolyglyceryl-3 BeeswaxMicrocrystalline CelluloseCaprylyl GlycolPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate1,2-HexanediolPhenethyl AlcoholXanthan GumSilicaCetyl AlcoholTropoloneMilk ProteinPropanediolCitric AcidChlorphenesinParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Light ester for smooth, non-volatile feel; non-comedogenic and low irritation

Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Occlusive emollient for smooth feel; high levels may be comedogenic, use caution for acne-prone skin

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Beheneth-25

Not decoded yet

PTFE

PTFE as insoluble filler; inert and non-allergenic, but control particle size to avoid physical irritation

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract

Boswellia serrata resin extract for smoothing and toning; resin allergenic risk, caution in sensitive skin

Lecithin

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

Cestrum Latifolium Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Lactose

Low-irritant humectant and skin conditioner, common in gentle formulations.

Jojoba Esters

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

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Tocopherol

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Beeswax-derived emulsifier, mild and biodegradable; offers emollience for sensitive formulations

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; mild, PEG-free, good compatibility for cream systems.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Xanthan Gum

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Tropolone

Natural phenolic compound used as a skin conditioner; strong antioxidant activity, often a fragrance alternative.

Milk Protein

Not decoded yet

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Citric Acid

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

Chlorphenesin

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

Parfum

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

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