artdeco Camouflage Cream

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. Paraffinum Liquidum
2. Paraffin
3. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
4. Octyldodecanol
5. Candelilla Cera Wax)
6. Cetyl Palmitate
7. Tocopherol
8. Magnesium Myristate
9. Cera Alba
10. Petrolatum
11. Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)
12. Parfum
13. Oleth-10
14. Propylene Glycol
15. BHT
16. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
17. Linalool
18. Cinnamyl Alcohol
19. Ascorbyl Palmitate
20. Glyceryl Stearate
21. Citronellol
22. Hexyl Cinnamal
23. Citric Acid
24. Benzyl Salicylate
25. Coumarin
26. Geraniol
27. Benzyl Benzoate
28. Ci 75470
29. Ci 77491
30. Ci 77492
31. Ci 77499
32. Ci 77891

Highlights

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

Formulation view Thick cream base with mineral oil and paraffin for occlusion, beeswax and vegetable waxes for hardness. Added tocopherol for antioxidant and iron oxides for color. Ideal for very dry or sensitive skin repair. Formulator note: high-occlusion formulations need to ensure breathability to avoid clogged pores.

Key ingredients

ANTISTATIC

Paraffinum Liquidum

SKIN CONDITIONING

Paraffin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneOctyldodecanolCetyl Palmitate

粘度控制剂

Candelilla Cera Wax)

ANTIOXIDANT

Tocopherol

ANTICAKING

Magnesium Myristate

Other ingredients

Cera AlbaPetrolatumCopernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)ParfumOleth-10Propylene GlycolBHTAlpha-Isomethyl IononeLinaloolCinnamyl AlcoholAscorbyl PalmitateGlyceryl StearateCitronellolHexyl CinnamalCitric AcidBenzyl SalicylateCoumarinGeraniolBenzyl BenzoateCi 75470Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499Ci 77891

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Ingredients explained

Paraffinum Liquidum

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

Paraffin

Paraffin wax for occlusion/viscosity control; inert/safe, may affect breathability

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Candelilla Cera Wax)

Natural wax for thickening and film formation; provides hardness and shine; use at 1-3%.

Cetyl Palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Tocopherol

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

Magnesium Myristate

Magnesium myristate; powder lubricant and opacifier. For powders, boosts slip and smoothness.

Cera Alba

Animal-derived wax; emulsifier and occlusive; adds texture and emollience

Petrolatum

Mineral oil occlusive and antistatic; requires full refining history to ensure absence of potential carcinogens.

Copernicia Cerifera Cera Wax)

Not decoded yet

Parfum

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

Oleth-10

Not decoded yet

Propylene Glycol

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

BHT

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

Linalool

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

Cinnamyl Alcohol

Restricted fragrance in EU; banned at ≥0.1%; used in trace amounts or as precursor.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

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

Citric Acid

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

Benzyl Salicylate

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

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Ci 75470

Inorganic pigment for color and scent; EU restricted, compliance required.

Ci 77491

Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.

Ci 77492

Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.

Ci 77499

Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

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