dr-spiller Dr. Spiller Propolis Day 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. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
2. Aqua
3. Pentylene Glycol
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Propylheptyl Caprylate
6. Ethylhexyl Stearate
7. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
8. Hydrogenated Polydecene
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
12. Glycerin
13. Decyl Oleate
14. Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
15. Persea Gratissima Oil
16. Stearic Acid
17. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
18. Tocopherol
19. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
20. Royal Jelly
21. Retinyl Palmitate
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
24. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
25. Dimethicone
26. Sodium Lactate
27. Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
28. Propolis Cera
29. Sodium Hydroxide
30. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
31. Parfum
32. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
33. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
34. Linalool
35. Limonene
36. Benzyl Benzoate
37. Hydroxycitronellal
38. Coumarin
39. Hexyl Cinnamal
40. Benzyl Alcohol
41. Citronellol

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePentylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Propylheptyl CaprylateEthylhexyl StearateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateHydrogenated Polydecene

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateGlycerinDecyl OleatePolyglyceryl-6 StearatePersea Gratissima OilStearic AcidVitis Vinifera Seed OilTocopherolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilRoyal JellyRetinyl PalmitateXanthan GumTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetatePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6DimethiconeSodium LactatePolyglyceryl-6 BehenatePropolis CeraSodium HydroxideHydrogenated Palm Glycerides CitrateParfumAlpha-Isomethyl IononeButylphenyl MethylpropionalLinaloolLimoneneBenzyl BenzoateHydroxycitronellalCoumarinHexyl CinnamalBenzyl AlcoholCitronellol

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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Pentylene Glycol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Propylheptyl Caprylate

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

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Glycerin

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

Decyl Oleate

Decyl oleate, light ester emollient and solubilizer; refreshing feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for most skin types.

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Tocopherol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Royal Jelly

Not decoded yet

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Xanthan Gum

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

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Dimethicone

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Non-ionic emulsifier for stabilizing O/W systems; gentle.

Propolis Cera

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate emollient for smoothness and richness.

Parfum

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

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

Linalool

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Hexyl Cinnamal

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Citronellol

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

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