delia-cosmetics Delia Cosmetics Dermo System - Normalizing & Smoothing 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. Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
4. Isohexadecane
5. Isostearyl Isostearate
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
8. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
9. Cetyl Alcohol
10. Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
11. Biosaccharide Gum-1
12. Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
13. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
14. Hamamelis Virginiana
15. (Witch Hazel Leaf Extract
16. Olus Oil
17. Tocopheryl Acetate
18. Allantoin
19. Propylene Glycol
20. Sodium Polyacrylate
21. Xanthan Gum
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25. Sodium Hyaluronate
26. Sodium Hydroxide
27. Potassium Sorbate
28. Tocopherol
29. Lecithin
30. Ascorbyl Palmitate
31. Glyceryl Stearate
32. Glyceryl Oleate
33. Citric Acid
34. Parfum
35. Limonene
36. Linalool
37. Geraniol
38. Hexyl Cinnamal
39. Citronellol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsohexadecaneDicaprylyl Carbonate

BINDING

Isostearyl Isostearate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ABSORBENT

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Other ingredients

Cetyl AlcoholVitis Vinifera Seed OilBiosaccharide Gum-1Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa GumCaesalpinia Spinosa GumHamamelis Virginiana(Witch Hazel Leaf ExtractOlus OilTocopheryl AcetateAllantoinPropylene GlycolSodium PolyacrylateXanthan GumPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronateSodium HydroxidePotassium SorbateTocopherolLecithinAscorbyl PalmitateGlyceryl StearateGlyceryl OleateCitric AcidParfumLimoneneLinaloolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalCitronellol

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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

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier at 1–3%; mild, easily combined with other surfactants.

Isohexadecane

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

Isostearyl Isostearate

Dry emollient providing non-greasy feel; low comedogenic risk, suitable for combination skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

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

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Hydrolyzed Gum Acacia, natural colloid for thickening and conditioning, low comedogenic.

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Caesalpinia spinosa gum; film former and moisturizer; plant-based thickener, gentle; for gels and emulsions.

Hamamelis Virginiana

Witch hazel; astringent and soothing plant extract. Aqueous extracts mix well; check dispersion for dry powders.

(Witch Hazel Leaf Extract

Not decoded yet

Olus Oil

Squalane derivative or plant oil for emollience; specify exact source

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Propylene Glycol

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

Sodium Polyacrylate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Tocopherol

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

Lecithin

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Glyceryl Oleate

Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.

Citric Acid

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

Parfum

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

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