bdr Re-vital Essential 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Octyldodecanol
4. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
5. Glycerin
6. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
7. Squalane
8. Sucrose Stearate
9. Betaine
10. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
11. Dicaprylyl Ether
12. Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
13. Cetearyl Alcohol
14. Argania Spinosa Oil Argan Oil
15. Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
16. Panthenol
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
19. Sodium Carbomer
20. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
21. Butylene Glycol
22. Lactic Acid
23. Glycine Soja Oil
24. Persea Gratissima Oil
25. Glycine Soja Sterols
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Parfum
28. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
29. Benzoic Acid
30. Allantoin
31. Ubiquinone
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Glycine Soja Seed Extract
34. Dehydroacetic Acid
35. Tocopherol
36. Ascorbyl Palmitate
37. Lecithin
38. Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
39. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
40. Sodium Phytate
41. Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
42. Na Citrate
43. Carbomer
44. Coco-Glucoside
45. Potassium Sorbate
46. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
47. Alcohol
48. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
49. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains alcohol

Formulation view Complex cream with water base, featuring light esters like caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane, and argan oil. Enriched with panthenol, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for repair. Emulsified with glyceryl stearate citrate. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Lightweight texture suits combination skin. Formulator observes high oxidation risk from multiple plant oils, requiring robust antioxidant synergy.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

OctyldodecanolIsodecyl NeopentanoateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateSqualaneSucrose Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

BetaineVitis Vinifera Seed OilDicaprylyl EtherTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterCetearyl AlcoholArgania Spinosa Oil Argan OilRibes Nigrum Seed OilPanthenolPhenoxyethanolMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilSodium CarbomerSodium Stearoyl GlutamateButylene GlycolLactic AcidGlycine Soja OilPersea Gratissima OilGlycine Soja SterolsXanthan GumParfumHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil UnsaponifiablesBenzoic AcidAllantoinUbiquinoneSodium HyaluronateGlycine Soja Seed ExtractDehydroacetic AcidTocopherolAscorbyl PalmitateLecithinCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSodium PhytateHydrogenated Palm GlyceridesNa CitrateCarbomerCoco-GlucosidePotassium SorbateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractAlcoholPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

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

Glycerin

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

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Betaine

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

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

Dicaprylyl Ether

Lightweight diester solvent and emollient, non-greasy feel; common oil phase carrier; low irritation.

Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter

Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, an occlusive emollient; heavy texture, higher comedogenic risk, best for body.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Argania Spinosa Oil Argan Oil

Not decoded yet

Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil

Blackcurrant seed oil rich in GLA used as an emollient; high in unsaturated fats, prone to oxidation

Panthenol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Macadamia oil, rich in palmitoleic, good penetration; light feel; non-comedogenic.

Sodium Carbomer

Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Glycine Soja Sterols

Plant-derived emollient and conditioner; high purity and suitable for sensitive skin

Xanthan Gum

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

Parfum

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables

Sunflower oil unsaponifiables; squalene, tocopherol. Lightweight antioxidant, sensitive to oxidation, store light-protected and N2 flushed.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10 analog used as an antioxidant; prone to discoloration, needs protection from light and air.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glycine Soja Seed Extract

Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Tocopherol

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Lecithin

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

Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract

Plant-derived skin-conditioning extract; used at low levels, stability must be verified.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Sodium Phytate

Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

Semi-synthetic ester for emollience and emulsification; palm-oil derived, higher comedogenicity, caution in blends

Na Citrate

Sodium citrate buffer/chelator at 0.1–1%; stabilizes pH, enhances active solubility, non-irritating

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Coco-Glucoside

Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

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