cliv Barrier Power 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
2. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Glycerin
4. Squalane
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Extract
7. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
8. Spent Grain Wax
9. Tocopherol
10. 1,2-Hexanediol
11. Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
12. Hydrogenated Lecithin
13. Behenic Acid
14. Stearic Acid
15. Tromethamine
16. Niacinamide
17. Carbomer
18. Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
19. Betaine
20. Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
21. Pentylene Glycol
22. Sodium Hyaluronate
23. Butylene Glycol
24. Glycine
25. Serine
26. Glutamic Acid
27. Aspartic Acid
28. Leucine
29. Alanine
30. Lysine
31. Arginine
32. Tyrosine
33. Phenylalanine
34. Proline
35. Threonine
36. Valine
37. Isoleucine
38. Histidine
39. Cysteine
40. Methionine
41. Xanthan Gum
42. Sodium Carbomer
43. Hydroxyethylcellulose
44. Cholesterol
45. Adenosine
46. Ceramide 3
47. Phytosphingosine

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragrance

Formulation view High-function cream with a water/oil emulsion; Squalane and Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides offer lightweight hydration. Niacinamide, polysaccharides, and amino acids strengthen the barrier. Tremella Polysaccharide aids hydration; 1,2-Hexanediol supports preservation. Designed for dry or compromised skin. Note: Complex formulation requires checking active concentrations; some plant oils are oxidation-prone.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneCetearyl AlcoholArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil

皮肤调理剂

Butyrospermum Parkii Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING

Spent Grain Wax

Other ingredients

Tocopherol1,2-HexanediolMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilHydrogenated LecithinBehenic AcidStearic AcidTromethamineNiacinamideCarbomerPolyphosphorylcholine Glycol AcrylateBetaineTremella Fuciformis PolysaccharidePentylene GlycolSodium HyaluronateButylene GlycolGlycineSerineGlutamic AcidAspartic AcidLeucineAlanineLysineArginineTyrosinePhenylalanineProlineThreonineValineIsoleucineHistidineCysteineMethionineXanthan GumSodium CarbomerHydroxyethylcelluloseCholesterolAdenosineCeramide 3Phytosphingosine

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Extract

Shea tree extract; rich in triterpenes and vitamins; deep nourishment and soothing for dry or aging skin

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Spent Grain Wax

Spent grain wax from brewing; plant-derived emollient and viscosity modifier; monitor microbial load and consistency

Tocopherol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Behenic Acid

Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate

Water-soluble film former and moisturizer; poor compatibility with cationic actives, potential allergen

Betaine

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

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide

Tremella polysaccharide; high-hold humectant that forms a water-retaining film, low irritation

Pentylene Glycol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Leucine

Amino acid for antistatic and skin/hair conditioning; used at low concentrations.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Tyrosine

Amino acid involved in melanin synthesis; used for hair conditioning.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Cysteine

Cysteine reducing agent at 1–5% for waving; acidic amino acid, sulfur odor possible, pH buffering needed

Methionine

Sulfur-containing amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; often used in combinations with other amino acids.

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Carbomer

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

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Ceramide 3

Ceramide 3 to restore skin barrier and moisturize; used at 0.01–1%, often blended

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

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