Babor Mimical Control 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. Glycerin
3. Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
4. Squalane
5. Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
6. Sesamum indicum Seed Oil
7. Persea gratissima oil
8. Cetearyl Alcohol
9. Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides
10. Potassium cetyl phosphate
11. Brassica campestris Sterols
12. Erythritol
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Hydrogenated palm glycerides
16. Panthenol
17. Dimethicone
18. Isomalt
19. Parfum
20. Carbomer
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Ethylhexylglycerin
23. Linalool
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Sodium Hydroxide
26. Alcohol
27. Caprylyl Glycol
28. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
29. Sodium Benzoate
30. Potassium Sorbate
31. Homarine HCL
32. Pantolactone
33. Lecithin
34. Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract
35. Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
36. Ascorbyl Palmitate
37. Citric Acid
38. Lactic Acid
39. Ascorbic Acid

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed OilPersea gratissima oil

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneEthylhexyl IsononanoateSesamum indicum Seed OilCetearyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesPotassium cetyl phosphateBrassica campestris SterolsErythritolTocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanolHydrogenated palm glyceridesPanthenolDimethiconeIsomaltParfumCarbomerXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinLinaloolDisodium EDTASodium HydroxideAlcoholCaprylyl GlycolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateHomarine HCLPantolactoneLecithinRhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture ExtractAcetyl Hexapeptide-8Ascorbyl PalmitateCitric AcidLactic AcidAscorbic Acid

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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

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Light emollient rich in oleic acid; suitable for dry/sensitive skin, pairs well with occlusives.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

Light synthetic ester for smooth, non-greasy feel; low irritation, non-comedogenic

Sesamum indicum Seed Oil

Sesame seed oil for skin and hair conditioning, natural fragrance; prone to oxidation, keep dark

Persea gratissima oil

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides

Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides

Potassium cetyl phosphate

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

Brassica campestris Sterols

Rapeseed sterols, plant sterol esters, emollient conditioner at 0.5–3%; rich feel, low comedogenic risk

Erythritol

Polyol humectant with light feel; high hygroscopy, watch in dry climates.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Hydrogenated palm glycerides

Semi-synthetic ester for emollience and emulsification; palm-oil derived, higher comedogenicity, caution in blends

Panthenol

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

Dimethicone

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

Isomalt

Isomalt humectant; tacky at high levels, non-comedogenic, suitable for sugar-free formulas.

Parfum

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Linalool

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Homarine HCL

Not decoded yet

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Lecithin

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

Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract

Not decoded yet

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Acetyl hexapeptide-8; signal peptide, low concentration, used for firming and hydration, low irritancy.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Citric Acid

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.