L'OREAL Age Perfect 45+ Night Cream (Russian Version) Ingredients

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. Glycerin
3. Dimethicone
4. Hydrogenated polyisobutene
5. Cetyl Alcohol
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
8. PEG-40 Stearate
9. Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
10. Shorea Robusta Seed Butter
11. Paraffinum Liquidum
12. Paraffin
13. Stearic Acid
14. Stearyl Alcohol
15. Cera microcristallina
16. Sorbitan Oleate
17. Sorbitan tristearate
18. Glycine soja Protein
19. Triethanolamine
20. Isohexadecane
21. Sodium cocoyl glutamate
22. Myristic acid
23. Myristyl alcohol
24. Palmitic Acid
25. Hydrolyzed soy protein
26. Caprylyl Glycol
27. Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine
28. Pentylene Glycol
29. Yeast Extract
30. Ethylhexylglycerin
31. Polysorbate 80
32. Acrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer
33. BHT
34. Retinyl Palmitate
35. Tocopherol
36. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
37. Potassium Sorbate
38. Sodium Benzoate
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Linalool
41. Geraniol
42. Alpha-isomethyl ionone
43. Limonene
44. Citral
45. Citronellol
46. Benzyl Alcohol
47. Parfum

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

ABSORBENT

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-40 Stearate

Other ingredients

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilShorea Robusta Seed ButterParaffinum LiquidumParaffinStearic AcidStearyl AlcoholCera microcristallinaSorbitan OleateSorbitan tristearateGlycine soja ProteinTriethanolamineIsohexadecaneSodium cocoyl glutamateMyristic acidMyristyl alcoholPalmitic AcidHydrolyzed soy proteinCaprylyl GlycolAcetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycinePentylene GlycolYeast ExtractEthylhexylglycerinPolysorbate 80Acrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerBHTRetinyl PalmitateTocopherolPentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamatePotassium SorbateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolLinaloolGeraniolAlpha-isomethyl iononeLimoneneCitralCitronellolBenzyl AlcoholParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Hydrogenated polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

PEG-40 Stearate

Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil

Plant oil for emollience and nutrition; contains proteins that may cause sensitivity, use caution in sensitive skin

Shorea Robusta Seed Butter

Not decoded yet

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.

Paraffin

Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Cera microcristallina

Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Sorbitan tristearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for lotions; pairs with water-soluble surfactants.

Glycine soja Protein

Soy-based emulsifier and conditioner; improves feel and hair shine, contains allergenic soy protein

Triethanolamine

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

Isohexadecane

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

Sodium cocoyl glutamate

Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.

Myristic acid

Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.

Myristyl alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Hydrolyzed soy protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein for hydration and antistatic effect; soy is a common allergen requiring labeling, low comedogenicity.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine

Peptide active for collagen support; requires aqueous stability, use cold-process

Pentylene Glycol

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

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Acrylamide/Sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer

Polyacrylamide-based thickener with strong emulsion stabilizing power; strict control of residual monomer levels is required.

BHT

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

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Tocopherol

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Phenoxyethanol

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

Linalool

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

Geraniol

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

Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Citronellol

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

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Parfum

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