bioderma Cicabio Cream Spf50+

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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
4. Homosalate
5. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
6. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
7. Ethylhexyl Triazone
8. Glycerin
9. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
10. Butylene Glycol
11. Nylon 6/12
12. Cyclopentasiloxane
13. Caprylyl Methicone
14. Silica
15. Sodium Citrate
16. Mannitol
17. Xylitol
18. Rhamnose
19. Copper Sulfate
20. Zinc Sulfate
21. Sodium Hyaluronate
22. Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract
23. Asiaticoside
24. Asiatic Acid
25. Madecassic Acid
26. Ectoin
27. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
28. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
29. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
30. 1,2-Hexanediol
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
33. Cyclomethicone
34. Stearalkonium Hectorite
35. Laureth-3
36. Polysorbate 60
37. Sorbitan Isostearate
38. Hydroxyethylcellulose
39. Propylene Carbonate
40. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
41. BHT
42. Potassium Sorbate
43. Tocopherol
44. Citric Acid

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEG

Key ingredients

溶剂

Aqua/Water/Eau

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Triazone

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineButylene GlycolNylon 6/12CyclopentasiloxaneCaprylyl MethiconeSilicaSodium CitrateMannitolXylitolRhamnoseCopper SulfateZinc SulfateSodium HyaluronateVitis Vinifera Vine ExtractAsiaticosideAsiatic AcidMadecassic AcidEctoinPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerDicaprylyl Carbonate1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerCyclomethiconeStearalkonium HectoriteLaureth-3Polysorbate 60Sorbitan IsostearateHydroxyethylcellulosePropylene CarbonateAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterBHTPotassium SorbateTocopherolCitric Acid

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Ingredients explained

Aqua/Water/Eau

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Glycerin

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

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Butylene Glycol

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

Nylon 6/12

Not decoded yet

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Silica

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Mannitol

Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Rhamnose

Polysaccharide humectant for hydration; used at low levels, mild flavor aid.

Copper Sulfate

Not decoded yet

Zinc Sulfate

Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract

Not decoded yet

Asiaticoside

Plant glycoside, healing and antioxidant; poor solubility, use low levels with solubilizers.

Asiatic Acid

Pro-healing active, 0.1–1%; stability affected by light, store protected from light.

Madecassic Acid

Madecassoside hydrolysis product for barrier repair and anti-inflammatory action; mild, low typical usage

Ectoin

Cosmectin and skin protector, enhances skin tolerance; water-soluble, 0.1–5% common, compatible with most systems

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Stearalkonium Hectorite

Inorganic clay gellant with silky feel; must disperse well, high local dose can irritate.

Laureth-3

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Propylene Carbonate

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

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester for hair and skin; ester structure, avoid for oily skin, check compatibility.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Tocopherol

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

Citric Acid

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

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