dr-sebagh Dr Sebagh Breakout Cream & Powder

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. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycerin
4. Calamine
5. Isostearyl Isostearate
6. Arachidyl Alcohol
7. Palmitoyl Proline
8. Behenyl Alcohol
9. Octadecenedioic Acid
10. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
11. Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
12. Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Arachidyl Glucoside
15. Isohexadecane
16. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
17. Piroctone Olamine
18. Parfum
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Chlorphenesin
21. Polysorbate 80
22. Magnesium Aspartate
23. Zinc Gluconate
24. PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
25. Copper Gluconate
26. Carbomer
27. Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
28. Oleanolic Acid
29. BHT
30. Benzyl Salicylate
31. Benzyl Benzoate
32. Hexyl Cinnamal
33. Linalool
34. Limonene
35. Citronellol
36. Geraniol
37. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
38. Aqua
39. Silica Silylate
40. Butylene Glycol
41. Calamine
42. Glycerin
43. Tapioca Starch
44. Phenoxyethanol
45. Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment
46. 10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
47. Sebacic Acid
48. Ethylhexylglycerin
49. 1,10-Decanediol
50. Chlorphenesin

Highlights

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

Formulation view A water-based gel-cream on glycerin/butylene glycol with light ester and fatty alcohols, thickened by an acrylate copolymer. Calamine gives oil-absorbing, soothing payoff, supported by piroctone olamine, zinc/copper gluconates, oleanolic acid and NDHA for blemish-prone skin; phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin and caprylyl glycol form the preservative system. Best for oily, breakout-prone skin. Note the matte, powder-suspended texture and the presence of listed fragrance allergens.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ABSORBENT

Calamine

BINDING

Isostearyl IsostearateBehenyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Arachidyl Alcohol

增稠剂

Octadecenedioic Acid

Other ingredients

Palmitoyl ProlineSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerMagnesium Palmitoyl GlutamateSodium Palmitoyl SarcosinatePhenoxyethanolArachidyl GlucosideIsohexadecaneMagnesium Aluminum SilicatePiroctone OlamineParfumCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinPolysorbate 80Magnesium AspartateZinc GluconatePEG-60 Almond GlyceridesCopper GluconateCarbomerNordihydroguaiaretic AcidOleanolic AcidBHTBenzyl SalicylateBenzyl BenzoateHexyl CinnamalLinaloolLimoneneCitronellolGeraniolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeAquaSilica SilylateButylene GlycolCalamineGlycerinTapioca StarchPhenoxyethanolSaccharomyces/Zinc Ferment10-Hydroxydecanoic AcidSebacic AcidEthylhexylglycerin1,10-DecanediolChlorphenesin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Butylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Calamine

Mineral powder for absorbing, opacifying and protecting skin; low irritation at low levels.

Isostearyl Isostearate

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

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Palmitoyl Proline

Not decoded yet

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Octadecenedioic Acid

Unsaturated dicarboxylic acid for thickening and rheology; used as gel or emulsion thickener, low irritation

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Ash-free water-soluble thickener/suspending agent; electrolyte tolerant; hygroscopic, needs preservative system; high loads may exceed viscosity limits.

Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate

Not decoded yet

Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate

Mild amino acid surfactant, often co-used with SLS to reduce irritation; fine foam for cleansers.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Isohexadecane

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

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Oil-absorbing powder at 5–20%; for pressed/powder makeup, high levels may feel heavy

Piroctone Olamine

Antifungal/antiseborrheic agent; high-concentration irritation; avoid eye area.

Parfum

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Chlorphenesin

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

Polysorbate 80

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens

Magnesium Aspartate

Magnesium aspartate; water-soluble chelant/conditioner. Use at 1-2%; check chelation efficiency.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

Gentle almond-based PEG emulsifier; good for sensitive skin, monitor PEG hydrolysis

Copper Gluconate

Copper gluconate; trace antioxidant/repair agent. Use <0.05%; high levels cause color change/irritation.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Lipid peroxide scavenger, BHT alternative; low dose (0.1–0.25%), check photostability

Oleanolic Acid

Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Benzyl Salicylate

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

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

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

Linalool

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

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Citronellol

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

Geraniol

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

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Silica Silylate

Silylate silica for anticaking, defoaming, emulsion stabilization, film-forming; improves powder flow/texture

Butylene Glycol

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

Calamine

Mineral powder for absorbing, opacifying and protecting skin; low irritation at low levels.

Glycerin

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

Tapioca Starch

Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc

Phenoxyethanol

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

Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment

Yeast ferment for anti-dandruff and skin conditioning; limited to III/24h, avoid with high acid levels

10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid

Long-chain hydroxy fatty acid for emollience and barrier support; control concentration to avoid clogging

Sebacic Acid

Sebacic acid; lipophilic buffering agent and skin conditioner; check dispersion in formulation.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

1,10-Decanediol

Aliphatic diol solvent; irritant to eyes and compromised skin, avoid direct contact.

Chlorphenesin

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

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