dermaceutic C25 Creme (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. Glycerin
3. Ethylhexyl Cocoate
4. Methylpropanediol
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Ceteth-20 Phosphate
9. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
10. Cyclohexasiloxane
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. PEG-100 Stearate
13. Isohexadecane
14. Dicetyl Phosphate
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Butylene Glycol
17. Phytic Acid
18. Benzyl Alcohol
19. Phenoxyethanol
20. Lactic Acid
21. Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate
22. Polysorbate 80
23. Potassium Sorbate
24. Sclerotium Gum
25. Farnesol
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Disodium EDTA
28. Panthenol
29. Parfum
30. Retinyl Palmitate
31. Alcohol
32. Sorbitan Oleate
33. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
34. Morus Alba Root Extract
35. Tocopherol
36. Linalool
37. Butylphenyl Methylpropional
38. Hexyl Cinnamal
39. Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
40. Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
41. Hydroxycitronellal
42. Limonene
43. Benzyl Salicylate
44. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Highlights

Free of sulfatesContains alcoholContains siliconesContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains parabensContains fragranceContains formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl CocoateCyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl Alcohol

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTICAKING

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Other ingredients

Ceteth-20 PhosphateCyclohexasiloxaneGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateIsohexadecaneDicetyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetateButylene GlycolPhytic AcidBenzyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolLactic AcidAscorbyl Methylsilanol PectinatePolysorbate 80Potassium SorbateSclerotium GumFarnesolSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTAPanthenolParfumRetinyl PalmitateAlcoholSorbitan OleatePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilMorus Alba Root ExtractTocopherolLinaloolButylphenyl MethylpropionalHexyl CinnamalHydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene CarboxaldehydeVitis Vinifera Seed ExtractHydroxycitronellalLimoneneBenzyl SalicylateAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Cocoate

Coconut-derived ester, light emollient, low viscosity; mild, low comedogenic, oil-friendly

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Ceteth-20 Phosphate

Not decoded yet

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Isohexadecane

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

Dicetyl Phosphate

Emulsifier and auxiliary surfactant for stable lotions; used at low levels in creams.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Phytic Acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate

Silicon-based Vitamin C derivative for antioxidant activity and viscosity control; superior stability compared to traditional Vitamin C, suitable for formulation.

Polysorbate 80

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Disodium EDTA

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Parfum

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Morus Alba Root Extract

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

Tocopherol

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

Linalool

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

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde

Prohibited in EU cosmetics; restricted due to irritation risks.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

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

Hydroxycitronellal

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

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