cien Caviar Triple Action 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. Octocrylene
4. Propanediol
5. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
6. Propylene Glycol
7. PEG-100 Stearate
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
10. Cetyl Alcohol
11. Isohexadecane
12. Triethylhexanoin
13. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
14. Silica
15. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
16. Glyceryl Linoleate
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Glyceryl Linolenate
19. Caviar Extract
20. Dimethicone
21. Hydrolyzed Collagen
22. Glycerin
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. Triethanolamine
25. Retinyl Palmitate
26. PEG-35 Castor Oil
27. Salicylic Acid
28. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
29. Disodium EDTA
30. Sorbic Acid
31. BHT
32. BHA
33. Citric Acid
34. Benzyl Alcohol
35. Phenoxyethanol
36. Parfum

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl Stearate

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateCetyl AlcoholIsohexadecaneTriethylhexanoinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSilicaButyrospermum Parkii ButterGlyceryl LinoleateTocopheryl AcetateGlyceryl LinolenateCaviar ExtractDimethiconeHydrolyzed CollagenGlycerinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTriethanolamineRetinyl PalmitatePEG-35 Castor OilSalicylic AcidPotassium Cetyl PhosphateDisodium EDTASorbic AcidBHTBHACitric AcidBenzyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolParfum

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Propanediol

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Propylene Glycol

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

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

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%.

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Glyceryl Linoleate

Glyceryl linoleate; emulsifier and emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Glyceryl Linolenate

Emollient/moisturizer; potential allergen, caution in sensitive skin

Caviar Extract

Caviar extract; protein/lipid repair and antioxidant, animal-derived, manage odor and microbial load

Dimethicone

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

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Glycerin

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Retinyl Palmitate

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

PEG-35 Castor Oil

Not decoded yet

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Disodium EDTA

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

Sorbic Acid

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

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

BHA

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA); oil-phase antioxidant. Use <0.05%. Controversial at high levels.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Parfum

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

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