topicrem Corrective Day Cream Spf20

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. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]
3. Glycerin
4. Diisopropyl Sebacate
5. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
6. Lauryl Lactate
7. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
8. Glyceryl Behenate
9. Isononyl Isononanoate
10. Ascorbyl Glucoside
11. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
12. Niacinamide
13. Cetyl Alcohol
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
16. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
17. Decyl Glucoside
18. Ceteth-20
19. Steareth-20
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22. Biosaccharide Gum-1
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Isohexadecane
25. Tromethamine
26. Tocopheryl Linoleate
27. Xanthan Gum
28. Chlorphenesin
29. Propylene Glycol
30. PEG-4 Dilaurate
31. PEG-4 Laurate
32. Polysorbate 80
33. Butylene Glycol
34. Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
35. Tocopherol
36. PEG-4
37. BHT
38. Nonapeptide-1
39. Dextran
40. Sorbitan Oleate
41. Parfum
42. Limonene

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains parabensContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

紫外线吸收剂

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Diisopropyl SebacateIsodecyl NeopentanoateLauryl LactateGlyceryl Behenate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Other ingredients

Isononyl IsononanoateAscorbyl GlucosideBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineNiacinamideCetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateDecyl GlucosideCeteth-20Steareth-20PhenoxyethanolSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerBiosaccharide Gum-1EthylhexylglycerinIsohexadecaneTromethamineTocopheryl LinoleateXanthan GumChlorphenesinPropylene GlycolPEG-4 DilauratePEG-4 LauratePolysorbate 80Butylene GlycolIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateTocopherolPEG-4BHTNonapeptide-1DextranSorbitan OleateParfumLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano]

Nanoclearance UV stabilizer (UV 378); high stability, combines well, verify nano-particle regulatory status.

Glycerin

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

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Low-viscosity, high-flash-point ester; excellent spreadability, non-greasy feel

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.

Lauryl Lactate

Lauric lactate ester; mild emollient and emulsifier; suitable for all skin types, low allergenicity.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Niacinamide

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Isohexadecane

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

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Tocopheryl Linoleate

Vitamin E linoleate antioxidant and humectant; oil-soluble, oxidizes easily; use chelators and protect from light

Xanthan Gum

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

PEG-4 Dilaurate

Not decoded yet

PEG-4 Laurate

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 80

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.

Tocopherol

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

PEG-4

Not decoded yet

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Nonapeptide-1

Nonapeptide-1 for hair/skin conditioning; enhances shine and strength, low irritation.

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Parfum

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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