needs-face Needs Face Hidradante Vita C

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. Propylene Glycol
3. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
4. Cetyl Alcohol
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
7. Ethylhexyl Stearate
8. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
9. Tocopheryl Acetate
10. Paraffinum Liquidum
11. Dimethicone
12. Methylparaben
13. Sodium Hydroxide
14. Phenoxyethanol
15. Lanolin Alcohol
16. Disodium EDTA
17. Propylparaben
18. Retinyl Palmitate
19. Parfum
20. Carbomer
21. BHT
22. Methylparaben
23. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
24. Butylparaben
25. Ethylparaben
26. Propylparaben
27. Glycosaminoglycans
28. Atelocollagen
29. Hexyl Cinnamal
30. Linalool
31. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
32. Benzyl Salicylate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholCetearyl AlcoholEthylhexyl PalmitateEthylhexyl Stearate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Other ingredients

Tocopheryl AcetateParaffinum LiquidumDimethiconeMethylparabenSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolLanolin AlcoholDisodium EDTAPropylparabenRetinyl PalmitateParfumCarbomerBHTMethylparabenMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateButylparabenEthylparabenPropylparabenGlycosaminoglycansAtelocollagenHexyl CinnamalLinaloolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl Salicylate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propylene Glycol

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.

Dimethicone

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Phenoxyethanol

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

Lanolin Alcohol

Wool wax alcohol, animal-derived emollient and emulsifier with rich, occlusive feel; strict purification removes sensitization, but animal origin must be labeled.

Disodium EDTA

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

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Parfum

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

BHT

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant and brightening; more stable than ascorbic acid

Butylparaben

Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Glycosaminoglycans

Water-soluble polysaccharide film former delivering intense hydration and emollience; used in moisturizing and anti-aging formulations.

Atelocollagen

Low-MW atelocollagen for skin conditioning; works better with other humectants.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

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