cipher Multi-Corrective Overnight Facial
cipher Cipher Multi-Corrective Overnight Facial lists 42 ingredients on its label, 41 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Propanediol
- Mandelic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
- Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
- Gluconolactone
- Niacinamide
- Isodecyl Neopentanoate
- Glycereth-26
- Glycerin
- Salicylic Acid
- Ethyl Oleate
- Myristyl Myristate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
- Arginine
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
- Yeast Ferment Extract
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
- Madecassoside
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
- Plankton Extract
- Panthenol
- Soy Amino Acids
- Olive Glycerides
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Bisabolol
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Phytate
- Potassium Sorbate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains PEGContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Mandelic Acid
- BUFFERING
- Lactic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl StearateOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
Other ingredients
NiacinamideIsodecyl NeopentanoateGlycereth-26GlycerinSalicylic AcidEthyl OleateMyristyl MyristatePEG-100 StearateGlyceryl Oleate CitrateArginineDimethyl IsosorbideDiglucosyl Gallic AcidYeast Ferment ExtractCetyl AlcoholAnanas Sativus Fruit ExtractMadecassosidePalmitoyl Tripeptide-38Plankton ExtractPanthenolSoy Amino AcidsOlive GlyceridesHydroxyacetophenoneDiheptyl SuccinateHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateSodium HyaluronateBisabololZingiber Officinale Root ExtractCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Sodium HydroxideSodium PhytatePotassium Sorbate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mandelic Acid | ANTIMICROBIAL | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine | SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isodecyl Neopentanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycereth-26 | HUMECTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethyl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Myristyl Myristate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate Citrate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diglucosyl Gallic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yeast Ferment Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Madecassoside | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Plankton Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Soy Amino Acids | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Olive Glycerides | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diheptyl Succinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bisabolol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Zingiber Officinale Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC, PERFUMING | 1 · – | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Mandelic Acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
- Prickly pear seed oil; rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid; emollient; oxidation-prone, store away from light
- Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
- Synthetic peptide emollient regulating sebum and hydration; low comedogenic, used in acne-prone and oily skin formulas.
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Isodecyl Neopentanoate
- Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.
- Glycereth-26
- Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Ethyl Oleate
- Light emollient ester, fast absorption for oily skin; may contain fragrance traces
- Myristyl Myristate
- Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
- Emulsifier, with cleansing and moisturizing functions
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use
- Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
- Diglucosyl gallic acid from tea, hair antioxidant; water-soluble, gentle on scalp
- Yeast Ferment Extract
- Fermented humectant, 1-5% common; monitor batch stability, patch test for sensitive skin.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
- Pineapple extract with protease and Vit C; mild AHA exfoliant; may irritate at high levels, use caution.
- Madecassoside
- Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
- Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive
- Plankton Extract
- Plankton extract for skin conditioning; low concentrations typical, ensure source purity to avoid microbial contamination.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Soy Amino Acids
- Not decoded yet
- Olive Glycerides
- Olive-derived mono/diglycerides as auxiliary O/W emulsifiers and emollients; screen olive-allergy risk.
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Diheptyl Succinate
- Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Bisabolol
- Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.
- Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
- Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
- Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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