civant Meladerm (Discontinued)

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. Water
2. Caprylic Capric Triglycerides
3. Niacinamide
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Morus Alba Root Extract
6. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
7. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
8. Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
9. Kojic Acid
10. Glycerin
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. Cyclopentasiloxane
13. Cyclohexasiloxane
14. Cetyl Alcohol
15. Dicaprylyl Ether
16. Alpha-Arbutin
17. Microcrystalline Cellulose
18. Cellulose Gum
19. Stearyl Alcohol
20. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
21. Phenoxyethanol
22. Benzoic Acid
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Glycereth-2 Cocoate
25. C10-18 Triglycerides
26. Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
27. Citric Acid
28. Phenylethyl Resorcinol
29. Malva Sylvestris Extract
30. Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
31. Primula Veris Extract
32. Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
33. Veronica Officinalis Extract
34. Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
35. Achillea Millefolium Extract
36. Dicaprylyl Ether
37. Hyaluronic Acid
38. Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
39. Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
40. Sorbic Acid
41. Hydrogenated Palm Oil
42. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
43. Cetyl Palmitate
44. Xanthan Gum
45. Citrus Paradisi Oil

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

BLEACHING

Morus Alba Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

ASTRINGENT

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract

ANTIOXIDANT

Kojic Acid

Other ingredients

Caprylic Capric TriglyceridesGlycerinGlyceryl StearateCyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxaneCetyl AlcoholDicaprylyl EtherAlpha-ArbutinMicrocrystalline CelluloseCellulose GumStearyl AlcoholSodium Ascorbyl PhosphatePhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidEthylhexylglycerinGlycereth-2 CocoateC10-18 TriglyceridesUndecylenoyl PhenylalanineCitric AcidPhenylethyl ResorcinolMalva Sylvestris ExtractMentha Piperita Leaf ExtractPrimula Veris ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris ExtractVeronica Officinalis ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractDicaprylyl EtherHyaluronic AcidPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractPolyglyceryl-6 DistearateSorbic AcidHydrogenated Palm OilTheobroma Cacao Seed ButterCetyl PalmitateXanthan GumCitrus Paradisi Oil

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Caprylic Capric Triglycerides

Not decoded yet

Niacinamide

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Morus Alba Root Extract

Mulberry root extract with resveratrol-like compounds; whitening and conditioning; plant-based, control concentration to avoid irritation.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Scutellaria root extract with baicalin for antioxidant and soothing effects; also provides astringent and humectant properties.

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract

Bearberry leaf extract; astringent/soothing, for sensitive skin, strict concentration control.

Kojic Acid

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; EU limit 1% in water, unstable and requires light protection, potential irritation.

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Alpha-Arbutin

Whitening antioxidant, inhibits tyrosinase; use 1-2%, avoid strong acids

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Phenoxyethanol

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

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Glycereth-2 Cocoate

Cocoate emulsifier with cleansing and emulsifying functions; coconut-derived, watch for mild irritation from residual oleic acid.

C10-18 Triglycerides

Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.

Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine

Synthetic peptide emollient regulating sebum and hydration; low comedogenic, used in acne-prone and oily skin formulas.

Citric Acid

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

Phenylethyl Resorcinol

Phenylethyl resorcinol, antioxidant/whitening at 0.1–1%; inhibits tyrosinase, watch compatibility with high-dose VC.

Malva Sylvestris Extract

Malva sylvestris extract, soothing astringent; polysaccharide-rich, low irritancy, check solvent residues.

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract

Mint extract for cooling sensation; contains menthol, mild irritation potential.

Primula Veris Extract

Primrose extract, anti-irritation; 0.1–0.5% typical, data limited, sensitization caution

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract

Lady's mantle extract; botanical astringent, used in skin care and soothing formulas, low concentration.

Veronica Officinalis Extract

Veronica officinalis extract, soothing and anti-inflammatory; botanical extract, potential allergy in some individuals

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Lemon balm extract for soothing; volatile oils, low allergy risk, light sensitive.

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

Amla fruit extract with antioxidants; humectant and conditioning, preserve freshness

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; mild, PEG-free, good compatibility for cream systems.

Sorbic Acid

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

Hydrogenated Palm Oil

Emollient, emulsifier, and viscosity regulator; provides waxy structure, high levels may feel heavy.

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Cetyl Palmitate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Citrus Paradisi Oil

Not decoded yet

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