macqueen Tone Up 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. Butylene Glycol
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Glycerin
5. Titanium Dioxide
6. 1,2-Hexanediol
7. Niacinamide
8. Dimethicone
9. Cyclopentasiloxane
10. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
11. Isohexadecane
12. Polysorbate 80
13. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
14. Arginine
15. Cyclohexasiloxane
16. Xanthan Gum
17. Ethylhexylglycerin
18. Adenosine
19. Disodium EDTA
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Allantoin
22. Panthenol
23. Glutathione
24. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
25. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
26. Milk Protein Extract
27. Madecassoside
28. Amethyst Powder
29. Tourmaline
30. Dextrin
31. Nephrite Powder
32. Asiaticoside
33. Pearl Powder
34. Coral Powder
35. Ruby Powder
36. Amber Powder

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains parabensContains PEGContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view A tone-up cream containing titanium dioxide for instant brightening, paired with niacinamide, adenosine, and mineral powders. Silicones and light esters provide hydration, while hyaluronic acid moisturizes. Ideal for daily quick brightening. Formulator note: Combining physical coverage with actives; mineral particle size control is vital to prevent clogging for combination skin.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

Other ingredients

CyclopentasiloxaneSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecanePolysorbate 80Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerArginineCyclohexasiloxaneXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineDisodium EDTASodium HyaluronateAllantoinPanthenolGlutathioneAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractMilk Protein ExtractMadecassosideAmethyst PowderTourmalineDextrinNephrite PowderAsiaticosidePearl PowderCoral PowderRuby PowderAmber Powder

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

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

Glycerin

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Niacinamide

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

Dimethicone

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Isohexadecane

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Panthenol

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

Glutathione

Antioxidant and brightening agent; unstable, requires antioxidants and protection from light.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Milk Protein Extract

Protein-based humectant/conditioner <5%; allergenic for lactose-sensitive, hygroscopic so needs preservative

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Amethyst Powder

Not decoded yet

Tourmaline

Tourmaline mineral powder for viscosity control or tactile modification. Inert and non-irritating; manage dust inhalation risks during manufacturing.

Dextrin

Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flow

Nephrite Powder

Not decoded yet

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Pearl Powder

Ground pearl powder used for pigmentation or opacification; ensure fineness and purity.

Coral Powder

Not decoded yet

Ruby Powder

Inorganic mineral pigment for red tone; physical coverage, check heavy metal purity.

Amber Powder

Amber mineral powder used as deodorant or filler; chemically stable, very low allergen risk

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