artdeco Oil Control 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. Butylene Glycol
3. Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
4. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
5. Glyceryl Stearate
6. Cetearyl Alcohol
7. Steareth-21
8. Propylheptyl Caprylate
9. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Salicylic Acid
12. Steareth-2
13. Alcohol Denat
14. Xanthan Gum
15. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
16. Allantoin
17. Parfum
18. Disodium Phosphate
19. Pyridoxine Hcl
20. Sodium Hydroxide
21. Glycerin
22. Niacinamide
23. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
24. Panthenol
25. Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
26. Limonene
27. Lecithin
28. Citric Acid
29. Threonine
30. Potassium Sorbate
31. Ascorbyl Palmitate
32. Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
33. Tocopherol
34. Citral
35. Biotin

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Di-C12-13 Alkyl MalateDicaprylyl CarbonateGlyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholPropylheptyl Caprylate

ABSORBENT

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Other ingredients

Steareth-21PhenoxyethanolSalicylic AcidSteareth-2Alcohol DenatXanthan GumAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice PowderAllantoinParfumDisodium PhosphatePyridoxine HclSodium HydroxideGlycerinNiacinamideTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetatePanthenolHydrolyzed Yeast ProteinLimoneneLecithinCitric AcidThreoninePotassium SorbateAscorbyl PalmitateMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractTocopherolCitralBiotin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate

Esther emollient to improve texture and gloss; low concentration, low comedogenic risk, no specific compatibility issues.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Light ester for smooth, non-volatile feel; non-comedogenic and low irritation

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Salicylic Acid

Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.

Steareth-2

Not decoded yet

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Xanthan Gum

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Aloe extract powder for soothing/moisturizing; low solubility, needs dispersion

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Parfum

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

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Pyridoxine Hcl

Vitamin B6 HCl; trace skin/hair conditioning/antiox; very mild, high-conc pigmentation debate

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Glycerin

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Panthenol

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

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for moisture, anti-static, and barrier repair.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Lecithin

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

Citric Acid

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

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Plant extract, 0.1–1%; has antibacterial properties, allergy testing advised.

Tocopherol

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

Citral

Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

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