primera Soothing Sensitive 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. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
5. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
6. Squalane
7. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
8. Dicaprylyl Ether
9. Behenyl Alcohol
10. Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea
11. Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea
12. Ceramide Np
13. Cholesterol
14. Glycoproteins
15. Stearic Acid
16. C14-22 Alcohols
17. C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
18. Arachidyl Glucoside
19. Arachidyl Alcohol
20. Glyceryl Caprylate
21. Palmitic Acid
22. Polyisobutene
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Sorbitan Isostearate
25. 1,2-Hexanediol
26. Carbomer
27. Tromethamine
28. Polyacrylate-13
29. Polysorbate 20

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains animal-derivedContains mineral oilContains PEG

Formulation view A water-in-oil emulsion system enriched with ceramides, cholesterol, and glycols for barrier repair, utilizing lightweight esters for a smooth feel. Uses a mild preservative system with 1,2-hexanediol. Factory observation: The high occlusion level may pose a risk for oily skin types; maintaining uniform emulsion particle size during processing is key to texture.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateSqualaneCetyl EthylhexanoateDicaprylyl Ether

Other ingredients

Behenyl AlcoholHydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MeaHydroxypropyl Bislauramide MeaCeramide NpCholesterolGlycoproteinsStearic AcidC14-22 AlcoholsC12-20 Alkyl GlucosideArachidyl GlucosideArachidyl AlcoholGlyceryl CaprylatePalmitic AcidPolyisobuteneEthylhexylglycerinSorbitan Isostearate1,2-HexanediolCarbomerTromethaminePolyacrylate-13Polysorbate 20

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

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

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Dicaprylyl Ether

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide Mea

Bio-inspired lipid emulsifier/conditioner providing smooth feel; ester-based surfactant.

Hydroxypropyl Bislauramide Mea

Polyhydroxy acid amide MEA salt for gentle skin conditioning and feel. Low irritation, non-comedogenic.

Ceramide Np

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

Cholesterol

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

Glycoproteins

Glycoproteins for hydration and conditioning; enhance skin barrier; verify source for vegan requirements.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

C14-22 Alcohols

Fatty alcohol blend for emulsion stability and texture; may contain myristyl alcohol, moderate comedogenic risk.

C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Non-ionic surfactant for mild cleansing and emulsification; plant-based glucoside, suitable for sensitive and baby skin.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sorbitan Isostearate

Non-ionic emulsifier (low HLB); typically used in blends, low comedogenicity, soft skin feel.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Polyacrylate-13

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

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