thalgo Lifting Correcting Day 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. Glycerin
3. Caprylyl Methicone
4. Glyceryl Stearate
5. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
6. PEG-100 Stearate
7. Bifida Ferment Lysate
8. Cyclopentasiloxane
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Cocoglycerides
11. Cyclohexasiloxane
12. C10-18 Triglycerides
13. Squalane
14. Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
15. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
16. Diatomaceous Earth
17. Dimethicone
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Steareth-21
20. Chlorphenesin
21. Hyaluronic Acid
22. Methylsilanol Mannuronate
23. Sodium Polyacrylate
24. Butylene Glycol
25. Hydrogenated Polydecene
26. Parfum
27. Sorbitol
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
30. Dimethicone Crosspolymer
31. Ethylhexylglycerin
32. Biosaccharide Gum-4
33. Lecithin
34. Caprylyl Glycol
35. Polysorbate 60
36. PPG-5-Laureth-5
37. Silanetriol
38. 1,2-Hexanediol
39. Sodium Benzoate
40. Citric Acid
41. Sorbic Acid
42. Sorbitan Isostearate
43. Acetic Acid
44. Lactic Acid
45. Glyceryl Caprylate
46. Phenylpropanol
47. Ci 17200
48. Benzyl Salicylate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains animal-derivedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Caprylyl MethiconeBifida Ferment Lysate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateHydrogenated PolyisobuteneCyclopentasiloxane

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

PEG-100 Stearate

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholCocoglyceridesCyclohexasiloxaneC10-18 TriglyceridesSqualaneHelichrysum Stoechas ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceDiatomaceous EarthDimethiconePhenoxyethanolSteareth-21ChlorphenesinHyaluronic AcidMethylsilanol MannuronateSodium PolyacrylateButylene GlycolHydrogenated PolydeceneParfumSorbitolXanthan GumHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerDimethicone CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerinBiosaccharide Gum-4LecithinCaprylyl GlycolPolysorbate 60PPG-5-Laureth-5Silanetriol1,2-HexanediolSodium BenzoateCitric AcidSorbic AcidSorbitan IsostearateAcetic AcidLactic AcidGlyceryl CaprylatePhenylpropanolCi 17200Benzyl Salicylate

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Caprylyl Methicone

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Bifida Ferment Lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cocoglycerides

Coco-glycerides act as emulsifiers and skin conditioning agents; gentle, often used in soap-free formulations.

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

C10-18 Triglycerides

Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Helichrysum Stoechas Extract

Not decoded yet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth for oil absorption/opacification at 1–5%; high surface area, handle dust carefully.

Dimethicone

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Hyaluronic Acid

High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.

Methylsilanol Mannuronate

Water-soluble silicone for anti-static and smoothness; chemically stable, no known allergenic data

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Butylene Glycol

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

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Parfum

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

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Xanthan Gum

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

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Biosaccharide Gum-4

Moisturizing film-former enhancing water retention; bio-fermented origin, low sensitization risk

Lecithin

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Polysorbate 60

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

PPG-5-Laureth-5

Not decoded yet

Silanetriol

Basic silanetriol for hair anti-static and smoothness; must be complexed with polymers for stability

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Citric Acid

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

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Sorbitan Isostearate

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

Acetic Acid

Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products

Lactic Acid

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

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Ci 17200

Acid Red 33 hair dye; restricted use, potential scalp irritation

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

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