nabla Skin Realist

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/Water/Eau
2. Isododecane
3. Isononyl Isononanoate
4. Isostearyl Neopentanoate
5. Propanediol
6. Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
7. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
8. Diphenyl Dimethicone
9. PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
10. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
11. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
12. Pullulan
13. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
14. Sodium Hyaluronate
15. Trihydroxystearin
16. Propylene Carbonate
17. Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
18. Ethylhexylglycerin
19. Disteardimonium Hectorite
20. Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
21. Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
22. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
23. Phenoxyethanol
24. Sodium Chloride
25. Sodium Dehydroacetate
26. Aluminum Hydroxide
27. Disodium EDTA
28. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
29. Ci 77891
30. Ci 77491
31. Ci 77492
32. Ci 77499

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains silicones

Formulation view O/W emulsion with isododecane and ester blend (isononyl, isostearyl, ethylhexyl) for lightweight texture. Incorporates silicone blends for smoothness, sodium hyaluronate, and PVP-based thickeners. Suitable for normal to oily skin as a daily moisturizer. Formulator's note: isododecane-silicone compatibility at low temperatures.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsododecanePentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

BINDING

Isostearyl Neopentanoate

SOLVENT

Propanediol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

ANTIFOAMING

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Other ingredients

PEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearateSilica Dimethyl SilylateEthylhexyl PalmitatePullulanPolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium HyaluronateTrihydroxystearinPropylene CarbonateHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerinDisteardimonium HectoriteEthylene/Propylene/Styrene CopolymerButylene/Ethylene/Styrene CopolymerTriethoxycaprylylsilanePhenoxyethanolSodium ChlorideSodium DehydroacetateAluminum HydroxideDisodium EDTAPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateCi 77891Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Isostearyl Neopentanoate

Isostearyl neopentanoate; ester-based emulsion stabilizer and humectant; light texture, improves spreadability.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Mild emulsifier and emollient with cleansing function; suitable for baby and sensitive skin, low irritancy.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Diphenyl Dimethicone

Silicone for emollience and antistatic; used in hair and skin care, check compatibility with other silicones

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Trihydroxystearin

Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning

Propylene Carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobic wax for anti-caking; improves slip in powders and cushions

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer for viscosity control; inert polymer with no known irritancy or comedogenicity.

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer used as a thickener; chemically inert, no known skin irritation.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Disodium EDTA

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Ci 77891

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

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.

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