acaderma Invisible Shield

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. Propanediol
3. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
4. Methyl Gluceth-20
5. 1,2-Hexanediol
6. Ribose
7. Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
8. Glycosaminoglycans
9. Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract
10. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
11. Resveratrol
12. Astaxanthin
13. Glycerin
14. Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
15. Thioctic Acid
16. Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
17. Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
18. Glycyrrhizic Acid
19. Tocopherol
20. Bacillus Ferment
21. Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract
22. Butylene Glycol
23. Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
24. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
26. Lecithin
27. Tris Citrate
28. Sodium Benzoate
29. Aminomethyl Propanol
30. Alcohol
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaPropanediol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateGlycosaminoglycans

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

HUMECTANT

Ribose

HAIR CONDITIONING

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Other ingredients

Methyl Gluceth-20Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy BenzylmalonateResveratrolAstaxanthinGlycerinPolygonum Cuspidatum Root ExtractThioctic AcidPaeonia Officinalis Flower ExtractLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractGlycyrrhizic AcidTocopherolBacillus FermentLeucojum Aestivum Bulb ExtractButylene GlycolSodium Dilauramidoglutamide LysineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilLecithinTris CitrateSodium BenzoateAminomethyl PropanolAlcoholPhenoxyethanolDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Methyl Gluceth-20

Not decoded yet

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Ribose

Ribose, humectant and skin conditioner; small molecule with high hygroscopicity, blend with other humectants.

Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate

Not decoded yet

Glycosaminoglycans

Water-soluble polysaccharide film former delivering intense hydration and emollience; used in moisturizing and anti-aging formulations.

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Sesame seed extract rich in oils and sesamin; used for hair and skin conditioning with smoothing and soothing properties.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Resveratrol

Potent polyphenol antioxidant <1%; light-sensitive, needs antioxidants/chelators

Astaxanthin

Potent lipophilic antioxidant from algae; effective at trace levels (0.001-0.01%), prone to photodegradation, requires encapsulation or protection.

Glycerin

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

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, source of resveratrol antioxidant; water or alcohol soluble, check color shift with iron ions

Thioctic Acid

Alpha-lipoic acid; potent antioxidant; poor water solubility, often used as ester derivatives

Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract

Paeonia officinalis flower extract; paeonol for soothing and microcirculation; water extract, gentle <5%

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Brown algae extract for hydration and film-forming; high loads may affect clarity.

Glycyrrhizic Acid

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Bacillus Ferment

Bacillus ferment extract; skin conditioner with peptides; verify sterile specs and endotoxin levels

Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract

Leucojum aestivum bulb extract for skin protection. Plant extract prone to oxidation; store cool and dark.

Butylene Glycol

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

Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine

Amino acid-based humectant with moisture-binding properties; low irritancy, improves skin feel and hydration.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Lecithin

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

Tris Citrate

TRIS Citrate buffer; high concentrations may irritate ocular mucosa.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

Alcohol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

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