tocobo Multi Ceramide 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. Water
2. Glycerin
3. Squalane
4. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
5. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Propanediol
9. Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
10. Cyclohexasiloxane
11. 1,2-Hexanediol
12. Butylene Glycol
13. Diphenyl Dimethicone
14. Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
15. Cetearyl Olivate
16. Sorbitan Olivate
17. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
18. Cetearyl Alcohol
19. Glyceryl Stearate
20. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
21. Glucose
22. Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
23. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
24. Hydroxyacetophenone
25. Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
26. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
27. Fructose
28. Fructooligosaccharides
29. Tromethamine
30. Fragrance
31. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
32. Panthenol
33. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
34. Hydrogenated Lecithin
35. Sodium Phytate
36. Xanthan Gum
37. Stearic Acid
38. Hyaluronic Acid
39. Ethylhexylglycerin
40. Beta-Glucan
41. Ceramide NP
42. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
43. Ceramide NS
44. Cholesterol
45. Phytosphingosine
46. Sodium Hyaluronate
47. Ceramide AP
48. Ceramide AS
49. Ceramide EOP

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view An oil-in-water emulsion using squalane and multiple polyols for a hydrating base. Core repair ingredients include various sugars (glucose, fructose) and hydrolyzed algae extracts to mimic Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF). Panthenol and hyaluronic acid enhance hydration. Preserved with 1,2-hexanediol and ethylhexylglycerin. Lightweight texture suitable for all skin types, especially dry or dehydrated skin, for daily hydration and barrier care. Formulator's note: The combination of multiple small-molecule sugars and hyaluronic acid requires attention to texture impact, avoiding excessive stic

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneCoco-Caprylate/Caprate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

SOLVENT

Propanediol

Other ingredients

Polyglyceryl-3 DistearateCyclohexasiloxane1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolDiphenyl DimethiconeDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl TrimethiconeCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivateHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearatePolymethylsilsesquioxaneGlucoseChlorella Vulgaris ExtractButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydroxyacetophenoneSodium Polyacrylate StarchAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerFructoseFructooligosaccharidesTromethamineFragranceGlyceryl Stearate CitratePanthenolHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerHydrogenated LecithinSodium PhytateXanthan GumStearic AcidHyaluronic AcidEthylhexylglycerinBeta-GlucanCeramide NPHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidCeramide NSCholesterolPhytosphingosineSodium HyaluronateCeramide APCeramide ASCeramide EOP

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Glycerin

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Propanediol

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Polyglyceryl-3 distearate; natural-origin emulsifier; mild, suitable for sensitive skin, oil phase stable.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Silicone for emollience and antistatic; used in hair and skin care, check compatibility with other silicones

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone

Phenyl trimethicone for anti-foaming and slip; silicone-based, silky feel

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Sodium Polyacrylate Starch

Sodium polyacrylate starch graft, absorbent and binder; hydrophilic polymer for powders, watch for hardness changes upon hydration.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Fructose

Strong humectant; high levels can increase viscosity and hygroscopicity.

Fructooligosaccharides

Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Panthenol

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Xanthan Gum

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Hyaluronic Acid

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide AS

Ceramides for barrier repair; used at low levels with other lipids; beneficial for dry, compromised skin.

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

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