dhc Q10 Cream
dhc DHC Q10 Cream lists 19 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Butylene Glycol
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Hydrogenated Palm Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Stearic Acid
- Pentylene Glycol
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Batyl Alcohol
- Ubiquinone
- Phenoxyethanol
- Arginine
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Serine
- Dimethicone
- Tocotrienols
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains silicones
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Hydrogenated Palm Oil
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
Other ingredients
Glyceryl StearateBatyl AlcoholUbiquinonePhenoxyethanolArginineBehenyl AlcoholSerineDimethiconeTocotrienolsOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractElaeis Guineensis Oil
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Aqua/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Palm Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Fruit Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate SE | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Batyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ubiquinone | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behenyl Alcohol | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Serine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocotrienols | ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, UV ABSORBER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Elaeis Guineensis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 3 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Aqua/Eau
- Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Hydrogenated Palm Oil
- Emollient, emulsifier, and viscosity regulator; provides waxy structure, high levels may feel heavy.
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glyceryl Stearate SE
- Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Batyl Alcohol
- Squalane, non-pungent emollient 0-5%; low irritation, suits dry/sensitive skin, emulsion stabilizer.
- Ubiquinone
- Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.
- Serine
- Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Tocotrienols
- Vitamin E isomer; potent antioxidant for lipid protection and UV synergy, light and heat sensitive.
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.
- Elaeis Guineensis Oil
- Palm oil, emollient occlusive; saturated fats, moderate comedogenic risk.
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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