creamy Calming 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. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Cetearyl Olivate
4. Sorbitan Olivate
5. Ethyl Olivate
6. Pentylene Glycol
7. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
8. Glyceryl Caprylate
9. Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
10. 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
11. Bisabolol
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
14. Sargassum Filipendula Extract
15. Lecithin
16. Hypnea Musciformis Extract
17. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
18. Sodium Gluconate
19. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
20. Glyceryl Undecylenate
21. Glycerin
22. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
23. Centella Asiatica Extract
24. Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
25. Propanediol
26. Benzyl Alcohol
27. Benzoic Acid
28. Sorbic Acid

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Formulation view This formula utilizes a cyclopentasiloxane and oliveate emulsion system for a lightweight base. Key soothing actives include bisabolol, tocopherol acetate, and extracts like Sargassum and Centella Asiatica for barrier repair. Squalane and pentylene glycol enhance texture; preservation uses benzoic/sorbic acids to avoid irritants. Ideal for sensitive, red, or compromised skin. Formulator's note: Silicones provide immediate slip, but balance must be maintained regarding environmental compliance and residual feel.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl OlivateEthyl OlivateCoco-Caprylate/Caprate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Olivate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

DEODORANT

Glyceryl Caprylate

Other ingredients

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer4-T-ButylcyclohexanolBisabololTocopheryl AcetateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSargassum Filipendula ExtractLecithinHypnea Musciformis ExtractDimethicone CrosspolymerSodium GluconateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlyceryl UndecylenateGlycerinOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractHydroxymethoxyphenyl DecanonePropanediolBenzyl AlcoholBenzoic AcidSorbic Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Ethyl Olivate

Plant-derived emollient from olive oil; lightweight, low irritation

Pentylene Glycol

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

Water-soluble film former for styling and thickening; check residual acryloyl chloride for sensitive skin.

4-T-Butylcyclohexanol

Fixative and scent masker; not a primary skin conditioning agent.

Bisabolol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Sargassum Filipendula Extract

Not decoded yet

Lecithin

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

Hypnea Musciformis Extract

Brown algae polysaccharide extract; film-forming and moisturizing at 0.1–1%; add to water phase, watch allergens

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glyceryl Undecylenate

Light ester emollient with silk-like, spreadable feel; common carrier for UV filters, good silicone compatibility

Glycerin

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

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone

Synthetic fragrance providing fresh sweet note; as an EU 26 listed allergen, evaluate mandatory labeling based on total fragrance load.

Propanediol

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

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