replenix Age Restore Brightening Moisturizer

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. Purified Water
2. Glycerin Usp
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Dimethicone
5. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
6. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Polyacrylamide
9. Tocopherol Acetate
10. Stearyl Alcohol
11. Niacinamide
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Resveratrol
14. Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols
15. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
16. Caffeine Usp
17. Ceramide NS
18. Ceramide NP
19. Ceramide AP
20. Ceramide EOP
21. Phytosphingosine
22. Cholesterol
23. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
24. Tetrapeptide-21
25. C13-14 Isoparaffin
26. Laureth-7
27. Caprylyl Glycol
28. Sorbic Acid
29. Glyceryl Stearate
30. Cetyl Alcohol
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Carbomer
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Potassium Hydroxide
35. Titanium Dioxide
36. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Purified Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneCetearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol

ANTISTATIC

Polyacrylamide

Other ingredients

Glycerin UspTocopherol AcetateNiacinamideSodium HyaluronateResveratrolCamellia Sinensis PolyphenolsMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractCaffeine UspCeramide NSCeramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPPhytosphingosineCholesterolSodium Lauroyl LactylateTetrapeptide-21C13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7Caprylyl GlycolSorbic AcidGlyceryl StearateCetyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolCarbomerXanthan GumPotassium HydroxideTitanium DioxideDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Purified Water

Deionized or purified water serving as the formulation solvent base; requires protection from microbial contamination, typically constitutes the majority of the formula.

Glycerin Usp

Not decoded yet

Butylene Glycol

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

Dimethicone

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Polyacrylamide

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

Tocopherol Acetate

Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Resveratrol

Potent polyphenol antioxidant <1%; light-sensitive, needs antioxidants/chelators

Camellia Sinensis Polyphenols

Not decoded yet

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

Caffeine Usp

Not decoded yet

Ceramide NS

Ceramide NS for barrier repair; gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.

Ceramide NP

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Tetrapeptide-21

Tetrapeptide-21 often used for regeneration; requires temperature/light control and careful acid compatibility.

C13-14 Isoparaffin

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

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Disodium EDTA

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

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