babe Total 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. Isohexadecane
4. Niacinamide
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Behenyl Alcohol
8. Glyceryl Stearate
9. Dimethicone
10. Centella Asiatica Extract
11. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
12. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
13. Bisabolol
14. Allantoin
15. Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Retinyl Palmitate
18. Tocopherol
19. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
20. PEG-75 Stearate
21. Hydroxyacetophenone
22. Ceteth-20
23. Steareth-20
24. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Parfum
27. 1,2-Hexanediol
28. Caprylyl Glycol
29. Polysorbate 60
30. Sorbitan Isostearate
31. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
32. Lactic Acid
33. Potassium Sorbate
34. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsohexadecaneCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

DimethiconeCentella Asiatica ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractBisabololAllantoinAlpha-Glucan OligosaccharideSodium HyaluronateRetinyl PalmitateTocopherolButyrospermum Parkii ButterPEG-75 StearateHydroxyacetophenoneCeteth-20Steareth-20Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerXanthan GumParfum1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolPolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateLactic AcidPotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate

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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

Isohexadecane

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Dimethicone

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

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Prebiotic for microflora and smoothing; use 0.5-5%, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Xanthan Gum

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

Parfum

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

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

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

Lactic Acid

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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