dermafique Age Defying [Serum]

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. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
3. Sodium Polyacrylate
4. Dimethicone
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Trideceth-6
7. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
8. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
9. Glycerin
10. Beta-Glucan
11. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
12. Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
13. Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
14. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
15. Decyl Glucoside
16. Propylene Glycol
17. Xanthan Gum
18. Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
19. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
20. Tocopheryl Acetate
21. Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
22. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
23. Lecithin
24. Allantoin
25. Panthenol
26. Menthyl Lactate
27. Phenoxyethanol
28. Methylparaben
29. Propylparaben
30. Disodium EDTA
31. Ci 19140
32. Ci 14700
33. Fragrance
34. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
35. Amyl Cinnamal
36. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
37. Citronellol
38. Hexyl Cinnamal
39. Isoeugenol
40. Linalool

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

ABSORBENT

Sodium Polyacrylate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

EMULSION STABILISING

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Trideceth-6Beta-GlucanEthylhexyl SalicylateSodium Palmitoyl ProlineNymphaea Alba Flower ExtractMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolDecyl GlucosidePropylene GlycolXanthan GumHydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa GumCaesalpinia Spinosa GumTocopheryl AcetateCyperus Rotundus Root ExtractMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractLecithinAllantoinPanthenolMenthyl LactatePhenoxyethanolMethylparabenPropylparabenDisodium EDTACi 19140Ci 14700FragranceAlpha-Isomethyl IononeAmyl CinnamalButylphenyl MethylpropionalCitronellolHexyl CinnamalIsoeugenolLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Sodium Polyacrylate

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

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Trideceth-6

Not decoded yet

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

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

Glycerin

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Sodium Palmitoyl Proline

Amino acid derivative for mild cleansing and conditioning; also acts as humectant.

Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract

Lotus extract, traditional sedative; limited data, use as secondary functional ingredient.

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Propylene Glycol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Hydrolyzed Gum Acacia, natural colloid for thickening and conditioning, low comedogenic.

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract

Herbal extract for soothing; use at low levels; watch for plant allergens

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

Lecithin

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Menthyl Lactate

Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing

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.

Disodium EDTA

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

Ci 19140

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

Ci 14700

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Amyl Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Citronellol

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

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Isoeugenol

Isoeugenol flavor/perfume, EU limit III/73; moderate allergen, total concentration <0.01%

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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