zelens 3T Complex Anti-ageing 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. Dimethicone
3. Isononyl Isononanoate
4. Glycerin
5. Propanediol
6. Butylene Glycol
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. Glyceryl Stearate SE
9. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
10. Ursolic Acid
11. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
12. Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
13. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
14. Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
15. Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
16. Oryza Sativa Hull Powder
17. Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
18. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
19. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
20. Cetearyl Alcohol
21. Panthenol
22. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
23. Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
24. Hyaluronic Acid
25. Benzyl Alcohol
26. Lecithin
27. Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract
28. Helichrysum Italicum Extract
29. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
30. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
31. Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
32. Crithmum Maritimum Extract
33. Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
34. Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
35. Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
36. Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
37. Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
38. Spirulina Maxima Extract
39. Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
40. Himanthalia Elongata Extract
41. Palmaria Palmata Extract
42. Parietaria Officinalis Extract
43. Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
44. Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract
45. Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract
46. Silanetriol
47. Sorbitol
48. Caramel
49. Sorbic Acid
50. Dehydroacetic Acid
51. Sodium Dehydroacetate
52. Citric Acid
53. Xanthan Gum
54. Sodium Benzoate
55. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains fragranceContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view Water base paired with dimethicone and light esters provides smooth occlusion. Core actives include tetraisopalmitate ascorbate, flax seed oil, and lipids for antioxidant repair. Preservation uses benzyl alcohol. Formulator's note: Silicone enhances spreadability but may affect absorption, ideal for nighttime occlusion; requires light-protected packaging.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Other ingredients

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerUrsolic AcidAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateLinum Usitatissimum Seed OilBorago Officinalis Seed OilSesamum Indicum Seed OilCorylus Avellana Seed OilOryza Sativa Hull PowderCamellia Oleifera Seed OilOlea Europaea Fruit OilSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCetearyl AlcoholPanthenolPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractCommiphora Mukul Resin ExtractHyaluronic AcidBenzyl AlcoholLecithinAesculus Hippocastanum Bark ExtractHelichrysum Italicum ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractVitis Vinifera Leaf ExtractCrithmum Maritimum ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractMimosa Tenuiflora Bark ExtractMalpighia Glabra Fruit ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractSpirulina Maxima ExtractFucus Vesiculosus ExtractHimanthalia Elongata ExtractPalmaria Palmata ExtractParietaria Officinalis ExtractHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractPhysalis Alkekengi Fruit ExtractPorphyra Umbilicalis ExtractSilanetriolSorbitolCaramelSorbic AcidDehydroacetic AcidSodium DehydroacetateCitric AcidXanthan GumSodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Dimethicone

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

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

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Emulsifier at 1–3%; oil-phase ingredient, easy emulsification, low sensitization.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Ursolic Acid

Ursolic acid for fragrance note and skin conditioning; natural source, watch oxidation

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil

Flaxseed oil; high oleic, emollient; prone to oxidation.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil

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

Corylus Avellana Seed Oil

Hazelnut oil, mild emollient; may carry faint nutty scent

Oryza Sativa Hull Powder

Rice hull powder as physical exfoliant; gentle when finely milled, coarser particles may abrade skin.

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Panthenol

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

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract

Not decoded yet

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Benzyl Alcohol

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

Lecithin

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

Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract

Not decoded yet

Helichrysum Italicum Extract

Helichrysum extract with rosmarinic acid; sebum control and soothing, watch for photosensitivity.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Crithmum Maritimum Extract

Sea fennel extract with ocean peptides for repair and antioxidant; water-soluble, used at low concentrations as active support.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Botanical extract for nourishment and antioxidant benefits; used as a low-concentration additive.

Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract

Soothing and skin protecting; contains flavonoids; for sensitive skin repair; extraction affects activity

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract

Acerola fruit extract for brightening and care; high acidity, check pH compatibility

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.

Spirulina Maxima Extract

Spirulina extract for smoothing and conditioning; verify stability with fragrances and UV light.

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

Brown alga extract providing moisture, soothing, and smoothing; gentle with no known sensitization or comedogenic risk.

Himanthalia Elongata Extract

Not decoded yet

Palmaria Palmata Extract

Algae extract for barrier protection; concentration supplier-dependent

Parietaria Officinalis Extract

Parietaria extract for soothing and emollient conditioning. Plant-derived, well-tolerated at standard levels; no known severe compatibility issues.

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Witch hazel leaf extract for astringency and skin care; common in soothing formulas

Physalis Alkekengi Fruit Extract

Not decoded yet

Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract

Marine algae extract; antioxidant concept; monitor heavy metals and stability.

Silanetriol

Basic silanetriol for hair anti-static and smoothness; must be complexed with polymers for stability

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Sorbic Acid

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Citric Acid

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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