avya Night Moisturizer

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. Cetearyl Alcohol
3. Behentrimonium Chloride
4. Polyquaternium-37
5. Dimethicone
6. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
7. Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
8. Cocos Nucifera Oil
9. PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate
10. Lycium Barbarum Extract
11. Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract
12. Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
13. Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
14. Sodium Hyaluronate
15. Hydroxyproline
16. Acetyl Glucosamine
17. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
18. Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
19. Tetrahydrocurcumin
20. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
21. Tocopherol
22. Retinyl Palmitate
23. Glycine Soja Oil
24. Polyurea
25. Retinol
26. Niacinamide
27. Propanediol
28. Ethylhexyl-Glycerin
29. Potassium Sorbate
30. Fragrance
31. Astaxanthin
32. Beta-Carotene

Highlights

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

Formulation view Night cream with retinol and derivatives, plus ceramides and botanicals. Silicone-based occlusion. For aging or dry skin. Note: Retinol stability and silicone occlusion require careful balancing.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprate

ANTISTATIC

Behentrimonium Chloride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

EMULSION STABILISING

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

HAIR CONDITIONING

Cocos Nucifera Oil

SKIN CONDITIONING

PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate

Other ingredients

Polyquaternium-37Lycium Barbarum ExtractAngelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root ExtractCynara Scolymus Leaf ExtractCeratonia Siliqua Fruit ExtractSodium HyaluronateHydroxyprolineAcetyl GlucosamineMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractPaeonia Albiflora Root ExtractTetrahydrocurcuminEthyl Ascorbic AcidTocopherolRetinyl PalmitateGlycine Soja OilPolyureaRetinolNiacinamidePropanediolEthylhexyl-GlycerinPotassium SorbateFragranceAstaxanthinBeta-Carotene

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Behentrimonium Chloride

Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.

Polyquaternium-37

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate

Ester emolient with light, non-greasy feel; well-tolerated by most skin types.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

PEG-12 Glyceryl Dimyristate

Water-soluble emulsifier/thickener, mild, good oil compatibility

Lycium Barbarum Extract

Not decoded yet

Angelica Polymorpha Sinensis Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract

Artichoke leaf extract for skin conditioning; often in botanical blends.

Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract

Carob fruit extract, rich in polysaccharides for hydration and film; natural preservative potential requires efficacy verification

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Hydroxyproline

Amino acid derivative for humectancy and skin conditioning; supports collagen metabolism, water-soluble, gentle

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract

Peony root extract for moisture and conditioning; plant-derived, low allergenicity

Tetrahydrocurcumin

Tetrahydrocurcumin

Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Ethyl ascorbic acid, lipophilic Vit C derivative, antioxidant/whitening; more stable than L-AA, for oil phases

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Polyurea

Not decoded yet

Retinol

Highly active and unstable, needs robust antioxidant encapsulation; 0.1-1.0%, pregnancy contraindicated

Niacinamide

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

Propanediol

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

Ethylhexyl-Glycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin, moisturizer/boosting agent; enhances preservation/moisture, gentle, often combined with humectants.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Astaxanthin

Potent lipophilic antioxidant from algae; effective at trace levels (0.001-0.01%), prone to photodegradation, requires encapsulation or protection.

Beta-Carotene

Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.

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