acure Brightening Day Cream
acure Acure Brightening Day Cream lists 36 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water Eau
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Cocoglycerides
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil*
- Glyceryl Laurate
- Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed Butter
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Peel Oil
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*
- Rubus Fruticosus
- Blackberry Fruit Extract*
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*
- Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*
- Punica Granatum Extract*
- Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose Oil*
- Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Eugenia Caryophyllus
- Clove Flower Oil
- Citrus Nobilis
- Mandarin Orange Peel Oil
- Glycerin
- Sodium Anisate
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Levulinate
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Butylene Glycol
- Sodium Phytate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Contains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains parabens
Formulation view Brightening day cream with aloe vera, sunflower oil, and cocoa butter. Key actives include licorice, rosehip, and tea seed extracts. Emulsified with cogo-glycerides and glyceryl stearate. Scented with natural essential oils. Suitable for skin seeking natural radiance and antioxidant care. Note: Multiple essential oils may irritate sensitive skin; monitor preservative system stability.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate CitrateCocoglyceridesGlyceryl Laurate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- 油相
- Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil*
- ANTIOXIDANT
- TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate
Other ingredients
Water EauCarthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed OilTheobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed ButterCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Peel OilCentella Asiatica ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil*Rubus FruticosusBlackberry Fruit Extract*Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*Punica Granatum Extract*Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose Oil*Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractEugenia CaryophyllusClove Flower OilCitrus NobilisMandarin Orange Peel OilGlycerinSodium AnisateXanthan GumSodium LevulinateGlyceryl CaprylateButylene GlycolSodium PhytatePotassium SorbateCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Eau | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Stearate Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Cocoglycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice* | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil* | 油相,保湿剂,皮肤调理剂 | 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed Butter | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Peel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil* | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Rubus Fruticosus | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Blackberry Fruit Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract* | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Extract* | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 0 | Green |
| Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract* | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Punica Granatum Extract* | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Clove Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Nobilis | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mandarin Orange Peel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Anisate | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING, pH ADJUSTERS | 1 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Water Eau
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Cocoglycerides
- Coco-glycerides act as emulsifiers and skin conditioning agents; gentle, often used in soap-free formulations.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil*
- Sunflower Seed Oil, vegetable oil phase for moisturizing/conditioning, contains Vit E, low allergenic, moderate comedogenicity
- Glyceryl Laurate
- Glyceryl laurate, emollient and emulsifier; plant-derived, gentle, low comedogenicity, suitable for cream systems.
- Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed Butter
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Peel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Rubus Fruticosus
- Not decoded yet
- Blackberry Fruit Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*
- Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.
- Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*
- Rich in Vit C and polyphenols, astringent; water-soluble, unstable, add at low temp.
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*
- Rooibos leaf extract rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, used for antioxidant conditioning
- Punica Granatum Extract*
- Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.
- Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Eugenia Caryophyllus
- Not decoded yet
- Clove Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Nobilis
- Not decoded yet
- Mandarin Orange Peel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Anisate
- Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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