guinot Anti-Wrinkle 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. Water/Eau
2. Isononyl Isononanoate
3. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
4. Cyclopentasiloxane
5. Polyethylene
6. Pentaerythrityl Distearate
7. Pentylene Glycol
8. Arachidyl Alcohol
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. PEG-100 Stearate
11. Cyclohexasiloxane
12. Behenyl Alcohol
13. Oenothera Biennis Oil
14. PVP
15. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
16. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
17. Propylene Glycol
18. Fragrance
19. Isohexadecane
20. Arachidyl Glucoside
21. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
22. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
23. Glycerin
24. Ethylhexylglycerin
25. Sodium Gluconate
26. Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
27. Polysorbate 60
28. Citric Acid
29. Betaine
30. Sorghum Vulgare Seed/Skin/Stalk Extract
31. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
32. Myristyl Alcohol
33. Sorbitan Isostearate
34. Pectin
35. Algae Extract
36. Myristyl Glucoside
37. Sucrose
38. BHT
39. Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
40. Ascorbyl Palmitate
41. Capryloyl Glycine
42. Sodium Hyaluronate
43. Potassium Sorbate
44. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oil

Formulation view Dual base of water and volatile esters (e.g., Cyclopentasiloxane) with beeswax and stearates provides rapid film formation and silkiness. Grape seed oil and sodium ascorbyl phosphate work synergistically for antioxidant protection, while hyaluronic acid and algae extracts enhance hydration. The formula suits mature skin seeking instant firming and anti-wrinkle support; formulators highlight the 'no-residue' sensory design driven by volatile solvents.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Eau

ANTISTATIC

Isononyl Isononanoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Isodecyl NeopentanoateCyclopentasiloxaneArachidyl Alcohol

ABRASIVE

Polyethylene

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateCyclohexasiloxaneBehenyl AlcoholOenothera Biennis OilPVPVitis Vinifera Seed OilHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPropylene GlycolFragranceIsohexadecaneArachidyl GlucosideSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerinEthylhexylglycerinSodium GluconateSodium Polystyrene SulfonatePolysorbate 60Citric AcidBetaineSorghum Vulgare Seed/Skin/Stalk ExtractSodium Stearoyl GlutamateMyristyl AlcoholSorbitan IsostearatePectinAlgae ExtractMyristyl GlucosideSucroseBHTGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid CopolymerAscorbyl PalmitateCapryloyl GlycineSodium HyaluronatePotassium SorbateSodium Benzoate

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Ingredients explained

Water/Eau

Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Polyethylene

Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only

Pentaerythrityl Distearate

Oil-soluble emulsifier/wax; improves cream hardness and shine, typical use 1-5%, non-ionic

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

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.

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

PVP

Polyvinylpyrrolidone for film forming and thickening; used in styling and adhesion, occasional eye irritation reported.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Grapeseed oil, lightweight emollient and antioxidant; high linoleic acid, suitable for oily and combination skin.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Isohexadecane

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

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Gluconate

Mild chelator, aids skin conditioning; typically used at low levels as auxiliary

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, water-soluble polymer for thickening and emulsion stability; ion-tolerant

Polysorbate 60

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

Citric Acid

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

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Sorghum Vulgare Seed/Skin/Stalk Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Myristyl Alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Pectin

Natural polysaccharide binder/stabilizer for gels; incompatible with cationics

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Myristyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and emulsification; milder than sulfates.

Sucrose

Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.

BHT

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

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for thickening and moisturizing; synthetic polymer with low sensitization risk.

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Capryloyl Glycine

Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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