mediceutics Crème Riche

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. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
3. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4. Cetearyl Isononanoate
5. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
6. Glycerin
7. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
8. PEG-8 Beeswax
9. Squalane
10. Cetearyl Alcohol
11. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
12. Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
13. Cetyl Alcohol
14. Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera /Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
15. Behenyl Alcohol
16. Pentylene Glycol
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Dimethicone
19. Parfum
20. Ceteth-20
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Chlorphenesin
23. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
24. Tocopherol
25. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
26. Polyacrylamide
27. Steareth-20
28. Gluconolactone
29. C13-14 Isoparaffin
30. O-Cymen-5-Ol
31. Retinyl Palmitate
32. Sodium Benzoate
33. Laureth-7
34. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
35. Sodium Hydroxide
36. Polysorbate 60
37. Sorbitan Isostearate
38. Corallina Officinalis Extract
39. Phenoxyethanol
40. Calcium Gluconate
41. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl IsononanoateDicaprylyl Carbonate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIOXIDANT

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-8 Beeswax

Other ingredients

SqualaneCetearyl AlcoholMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilCetyl AlcoholAcacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera /Polyglyceryl-3 EstersBehenyl AlcoholPentylene GlycolSodium HyaluronateDimethiconeParfumCeteth-20Xanthan GumChlorphenesinHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerTocopherolHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPolyacrylamideSteareth-20GluconolactoneC13-14 IsoparaffinO-Cymen-5-OlRetinyl PalmitateSodium BenzoateLaureth-7Hydroxypropyl CyclodextrinSodium HydroxidePolysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateCorallina Officinalis ExtractPhenoxyethanolCalcium GluconatePalmitoyl Tripeptide-38

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Glycerin

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

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Vitamin C ester antioxidant; more stable than ascorbic acid but still light-sensitive.

PEG-8 Beeswax

Beeswax PEG derivative for emulsification and emollience; note PEG sensitivity and animal origin

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil

Camellia seed oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants for moisturizing; low allergen risk

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera /Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

Not decoded yet

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Dimethicone

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

Parfum

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

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

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.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Tocopherol

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

O-Cymen-5-Ol

Antioxidant and antimicrobial; low levels for preservation; irritating at high concentrations, restricted use.

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin

Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Corallina extract, polysaccharide-rich humectant/film former; algal source, batch variation.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Calcium Gluconate

Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38

Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive

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