neostrata Skin Active Cellular Restoration

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. Glyceryl Stearate
3. Glycolic Acid
4. Maltobionic Acid
5. Gluconolactone
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Isononyl Isononanoate
8. Glycerin
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Stearyl Alcohol
11. Hydrogenated Polydecene
12. Arginine
13. Cyclopentasiloxane
14. Peg-100 Stearate
15. Dimethicone
16. Ammonium Hydroxide
17. Propylene Glycol
18. Cetyl Alcohol
19. Cyclohexasiloxane
20. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
21. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
22. Tocopheryl Acetate
23. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
24. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
25. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
26. Punica Granatum Extract
27. Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Juice
28. Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
29. Methyldihydrojasmonate
30. Ethylene Brassylate
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Lecithin
33. Peg-75 Stearate
34. Steareth-20
35. Ceteth-20
36. Triethyl Citrate
37. Xanthan Gum
38. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
39. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
40. Sodium Bisulfite
41. Disodium Edta
42. Carbomer
43. Polysorbate 20
44. Chlorphenesin
45. Phenoxyethanol
46. Caramel
47. Ci 19140

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl Stearate

BUFFERING

Glycolic Acid

CHELATING

Gluconolactone

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Maltobionic AcidStearyl AlcoholHydrogenated PolydeceneArginineCyclopentasiloxanePeg-100 StearateDimethiconeAmmonium HydroxidePropylene GlycolCetyl AlcoholCyclohexasiloxanePalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Tocopheryl AcetateMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractEuterpe Oleracea Fruit ExtractPunica Granatum ExtractVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit JuiceRosa Damascena Flower OilMethyldihydrojasmonateEthylene BrassylateCaprylyl GlycolLecithinPeg-75 StearateSteareth-20Ceteth-20Triethyl CitrateXanthan GumMagnesium Aluminum SilicatePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSodium BisulfiteDisodium EdtaCarbomerPolysorbate 20ChlorphenesinPhenoxyethanolCaramelCi 19140

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.

Maltobionic Acid

Not decoded yet

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Isononyl Isononanoate

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

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Dimethicone

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

Ammonium Hydroxide

Strong alkaline pH adjuster; use in low concentrations to neutralize acids, avoid direct mixing with strong acids.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

Grape seed extract with OPCs; potent antioxidant; used for skin protection and UV support; needs stabilizers.

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

Açaí extract; rich in antioxidants; used for hair/skin, oil-based so needs emulsification.

Punica Granatum Extract

Pomegranate extract containing polyphenols; offers antioxidant and skin-protecting properties, often used in brightening formulas.

Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Juice

Vaccinium angustifolium juice; astringent and skin conditioning, polyphenols, acidic pH impact.

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil

Rose essential oil with strong scent; contains allergens, requires IFRA compliance.

Methyldihydrojasmonate

Methyl dihydrojasmonate, jasmine accord; synthetic fragrance, potential allergen.

Ethylene Brassylate

Ethylene brassylate for fragrance and toning; potential sensitizer

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Peg-75 Stearate

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

Steareth-20

Not decoded yet

Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Xanthan Gum

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

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

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.

Sodium Bisulfite

Reducing agent and preservative in hair waving/straightening; irritating; restricted use

Disodium Edta

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polysorbate 20

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

Chlorphenesin

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Caramel

Colorant for brown shades; some processes involve sulfites, check specs.

Ci 19140

Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.

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