pca-skin PCA Skin C And E Strength Max
pca-skin PCA Skin C And E Strength Max lists 12 ingredients on its label, 10 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexyl Hydroxystearate
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Ascorbic AcidTocopherol
- OPACIFYING
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- FRAGRANCE
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Phellodendron Amurense Bark ExtractSantalum Album Wood Extract
Other ingredients
Polysilicone-11Hordeum Distichon ExtractBisabololRetinyl Palmitate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysilicone-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hordeum Distichon Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Santalum Album Wood Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Retinyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/376 | 1 · 2 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
- Ester emollient 1-5%; non-comedogenic, silky, compatible with sunscreens
- Polysilicone-11
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Hordeum Distichon Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.
- Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
- Amur cork tree bark, alkaloid rich; mild irritant, control dosage, avoid strong acids.
- Santalum Album Wood Extract
- Sandalwood extract; soothing conditioner with woody scent. Watch for batch variance and sensitization.
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Retinyl Palmitate
- Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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