skinmedica Redness Relief Calmplex
skinmedica SkinMedica Redness Relief Calmplex lists 25 ingredients on its label, 22 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Glycerin
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Squalane
- Isocetyl Stearate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Isostearyl Palmitate
- Mineral Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Niacinamide
- Glycereth-7
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- 4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde
- Cetyl Ricinoleate
- Polysorbate 20
- Polyacrylamide
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Laureth-7
- Phenoxyethanol
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
- Butylparaben
- Isobutylparaben
- Ethylparaben
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains parabens
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Ethoxydiglycol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- SqualaneIsocetyl StearateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilMineral OilGlyceryl Stearate
Other ingredients
Isostearyl PalmitatePEG-100 StearateNiacinamideGlycereth-7PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate4-EthoxybenzaldehydeCetyl RicinoleatePolysorbate 20PolyacrylamideC13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7PhenoxyethanolMethylparabenPropylparabenButylparabenIsobutylparabenEthylparaben
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethoxydiglycol | HUMECTANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/297 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isocetyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isostearyl Palmitate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetyl Ricinoleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12a | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Isobutylparaben | ANTIMICROBIAL · 限制 II/1375 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Ethoxydiglycol; high-perf solv/humectant; low irrit, EU limit 20%, watch total PEG load
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Isocetyl Stearate
- Isocetyl stearate; emollient, low comedogenic risk
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Isostearyl Palmitate
- Not decoded yet
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Glycereth-7
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.
- 4-Ethoxybenzaldehyde
- Not decoded yet
- Cetyl Ricinoleate
- Plant-derived ester for emolliency and gloss; low irritancy and comedogenicity, suitable for dry skin.
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- 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
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
- Butylparaben
- Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.
- Isobutylparaben
- Paraben preservative; used in combination, restricted usage
- Ethylparaben
- Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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