bourjois 1,2,3 Perfect Cc 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. Aqua
2. Caprylyl Methicone
3. Dimethicone
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Methyl Trimethicone
6. PEG-10 Dimethicone
7. Propanediol
8. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
9. Saccharide Isomerate
10. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
11. Disteardimonium Hectorite
12. Phenoxyethanol
13. Sodium Chloride
14. Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
15. Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
16. Parfum
17. Propylene Carbonate
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
21. Panthenol
22. Silica
23. Aluminum Hydroxide
24. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
25. Lysolecithin
26. Citric Acid
27. Sodium Citrate
28. Amyl Cinnamal
29. BHT
30. PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
31. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
32. Pantolactone
33. Phenethyl Alcohol
34. Tocopherol
35. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
36. Ci 77891
37. Ci 77491
38. Ci 77492
39. Ci 77499
40. Mica
41. Ci 77007
42. Ci 77288

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl Methicone

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Methyl TrimethiconePEG-10 Dimethicone

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Other ingredients

Saccharide IsomerateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDisteardimonium HectoritePhenoxyethanolSodium ChlorideBis-PEG/PPG-14/14 DimethiconeDisodium Stearoyl GlutamateParfumPropylene CarbonateTocopheryl AcetateEthylhexylglycerinCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPanthenolSilicaAluminum HydroxideAlpha-Isomethyl IononeLysolecithinCitric AcidSodium CitrateAmyl CinnamalBHTPEG/PPG-18/18 DimethiconeTriethoxycaprylylsilanePantolactonePhenethyl AlcoholTocopherolPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateCi 77891Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499MicaCi 77007Ci 77288

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Caprylyl Methicone

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

Dimethicone

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl trimethicone, light volatile silicone; non-comedogenic, good powder compatibility.

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Modified silicone for silky feel and shine; PEG structure aids O/W emulsification, used in hair and skin care.

Propanediol

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

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.

Disteardimonium Hectorite

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

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

Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone

Modified silicone emulsifier 0.5-5%; emollient/cleansing, PEG & silicone

Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Amino acid-based mild cleanser with fine foam; water-soluble.

Parfum

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

Propylene Carbonate

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Panthenol

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

Silica

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

Aluminum Hydroxide

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

Lysolecithin

Lecithin derivative emulsifier used for stabilization in O/W systems; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Citric Acid

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

Sodium Citrate

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

Amyl Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.

BHT

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

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

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

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Tocopherol

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

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.

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Ci 77007

Mica-based colorant, restricted use; mineral origin, check heavy metal impurities compliance

Ci 77288

Iron Oxide Red colorant, EU restricted; ensure uniform dispersion, avoid metal ion cross-contamination.

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