nu-skin Nu Skin Nutricentials Day Dream Protective Cream SPF 35

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. Homosalate
3. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
4. Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
7. Octocrylene
8. Butyloctyl Salicylate
9. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
10. Cetyl Dimethicone
11. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
12. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
13. Triacontanyl Pvp
14. Propanediol
15. Cetearyl Alcohol
16. Glycerin
17. Batyl Alcohol
18. Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
19. Silica
20. Glyceryl Stearate
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
23. Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
24. Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
25. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
26. Chlorphenesin
27. Disodium EDTA
28. Fragrance
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Bisabolol
31. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
32. Tocopheryl Acetate
33. Sodium Dehydroacetate
34. Helianthus Annuus Extract
35. Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
36. Inonotus Obliquus Extract
37. Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract
38. Rhodiola Rosea Extract
39. Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
40. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
41. Tocopherol
42. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
43. Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
44. Citric Acid
45. Sodium Hydroxide

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains essential oils

Formulation view SPF35 cream using avobenzone, octocrylene, and isodecyl neopentanoate for UV protection and dry feel. Enriched with chili fruit and alpine plant extracts. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Factory view: silicone emulsifiers enhance smoothness, but multiple botanicals require color stability monitoring, suitable for light SPF users.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl SalicylateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Other ingredients

C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCetyl DimethiconeIsodecyl NeopentanoatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateTriacontanyl PvpPropanediolCetearyl AlcoholGlycerinBatyl AlcoholCapsicum Annuum Fruit ExtractSilicaGlyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanolAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPolyglyceryl-6 BehenateOryza Sativa Bran ExtractCaprylhydroxamic AcidChlorphenesinDisodium EDTAFragranceXanthan GumBisabololMauritia Flexuosa Fruit OilTocopheryl AcetateSodium DehydroacetateHelianthus Annuus ExtractAcanthopanax Senticosus Root ExtractInonotus Obliquus ExtractRhaponticum Carthamoides Root ExtractRhodiola Rosea ExtractSelaginella Lepidophylla ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractTocopherolCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCucurbita Pepo Fruit ExtractCitric AcidSodium Hydroxide

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate

Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Cetyl Dimethicone

Silicone emulsifier/conditioner; excellent slip, hydrophobic, non-comedogenic.

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Triacontanyl Pvp

High-MW film former and thickener; gives slip and longevity, high levels risk heavy texture.

Propanediol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glycerin

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

Batyl Alcohol

Squalane, non-pungent emollient 0-5%; low irritation, suits dry/sensitive skin, emulsion stabilizer.

Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract

Capsicum extract with capsaicinoids that increase microcirculation; high levels are strongly irritating.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate

Non-ionic emulsifier for stabilizing O/W systems; gentle.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Rice bran extract rich in vitamins; moisturizing and soothing, generally well-tolerated.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Chlorphenesin

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Xanthan Gum

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil; rich in palmoleic and unsaturated fatty acids; moisturizes and repairs barrier; heavy oil, requires emulsification.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Sunflower extract; oleic/vit E rich; emollient, low irrit, good for dry skin, no pub comed data

Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Inonotus Obliquus Extract

Inonotus obliquus extract for skin conditioning; limited functional data

Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Rhodiola Rosea Extract

Not decoded yet

Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract

Extraction of Selaginella; diterpenoid esters for antioxidant care, trace additive

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Tocopherol

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

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract

Zucchini fruit extract with vitamins and antioxidants; mild soothing conditioner. Monitor extract stability at low concentrations.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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