skeyndor Power C+ Energizing 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. Aqua
2. Octocrylene
3. Cyclopentasiloxane
4. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
6. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
7. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
8. Petrolatum
9. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
10. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
11. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
12. C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
13. Saccharide Isomerate
14. Butylene Glycol
15. Glycerin
16. Cetyl Alcohol
17. Dimethicone
18. Ascorbyl Glucoside
19. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
20. Sodium Phytate
21. Tocopheryl Acetate
22. Glyceryl Stearate
23. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
24. Titanium Dioxide
25. Triethanolamine
26. PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
27. PEG-75 Stearate
28. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
29. Isohexadecane
30. Steareth-20
31. Ceteth-20
32. Cera Alba
33. Cyclohexasiloxane
34. Sodium Polyacrylate
35. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
36. Xanthan Gum
37. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
38. Polysorbate 80
39. Silica
40. Alumina
41. Sodium Citrate
42. PEG-8
43. Citric Acid
44. Tocopherol
45. Ascorbyl Palmitate
46. Ascorbic Acid
47. Ci 16035 [Red 40]
48. Ci 19140 (Yellow 5]
49. Sodium Benzoate
50. Potassium Sorbate
51. Phenoxyethanol
52. 0-Cymen-5-Ol
53. Chlorphenesin
54. Citronellol
55. Geraniol
56. Hydroxycitronellal
57. D-Limonene
58. Linalool
59. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains parabensContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

OctocryleneEthylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneDicaprylyl Carbonate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTISTATIC

Petrolatum

Other ingredients

Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitatePotassium Cetyl PhosphateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneC12-20 Acid PEG-8 EsterSaccharide IsomerateButylene GlycolGlycerinCetyl AlcoholDimethiconeAscorbyl GlucosidePunica Granatum Fruit ExtractSodium PhytateTocopheryl AcetateGlyceryl StearateMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolTitanium DioxideTriethanolaminePEG-20 Methyl Glucose SesquistearatePEG-75 StearateSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerIsohexadecaneSteareth-20Ceteth-20Cera AlbaCyclohexasiloxaneSodium PolyacrylateCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideXanthan GumAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPolysorbate 80SilicaAluminaSodium CitratePEG-8Citric AcidTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateAscorbic AcidCi 16035 [Red 40]Ci 19140 (Yellow 5]Sodium BenzoatePotassium SorbatePhenoxyethanol0-Cymen-5-OlChlorphenesinCitronellolGeraniolHydroxycitronellalD-LimoneneLinaloolParfum

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Petrolatum

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

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

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

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

Non-ionic emulsifier/solubilizer, C12-20 PEG-8 esters; mild but PEG stability needs watch.

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Dimethicone

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

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Titanium Dioxide

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

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Non-ionic surfactant for emulsification; contains PEG, check compatibility.

PEG-75 Stearate

PEG-75 stearate, non-ionic emulsifier/thickener; PEG-based, check for 1,4-dioxane limits, not used in some markets.

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Isohexadecane

Lightweight mineral-oil-derived emollient and solvent; low viscosity, non-comedogenic, improves texture

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Cera Alba

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing

Xanthan Gum

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

PEG-8

Not decoded yet

Citric Acid

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

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Ci 16035 [Red 40]

Not decoded yet

Ci 19140 (Yellow 5]

Not decoded yet

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Phenoxyethanol

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

0-Cymen-5-Ol

Not decoded yet

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

D-Limonene

Citrus terpene used as fragrance and skin conditioner; EU allergen, may cause sensitization at high levels, must be labeled.

Linalool

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

Parfum

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

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