epique Advanced Balancing Day Cream
epique Epique Advanced Balancing Day Cream lists 31 ingredients on its label, 22 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Ethyl Alcohol
- Diethyl Phthalate
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Silica
- Isopentyldiol
- Docosanol
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Betaine
- Soapbark Tree Extract
- Titanium Dioxide
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Polysilicone-11
- Dimethicone
- Mica
- Phenoxyethanol
- Steareth-2
- Steareth-21
- Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Lauric Acid
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Xanthan Gum
- Parfum
- Allantoin
- Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract
- Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
- Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
- Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract
Highlights
Contains siliconesContains alcoholContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Hybrid matrix of water, cyclic silicones, and light esters containing titanium dioxide and silica for matte finish. Active extracts include soapbark and boswellia for balancing. Preservation relies on phenoxyethanol. Suitable for combination to oily skin seeking daily balance. Formulation observation: Cyclopentasiloxane provides instant dry-touch feel but requires VOC regulatory compliance; high titanium dioxide loading necessitates confirmation of particle size for even dispersion.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaIsopentyldiol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- CyclopentasiloxaneButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- 溶剂
- Ethyl Alcohol
- ABRASIVE
- Silica
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Betaine
Other ingredients
Diethyl PhthalateDocosanolSoapbark Tree ExtractTitanium DioxideDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPolysilicone-11DimethiconeMicaPhenoxyethanolSteareth-2Steareth-21Diethylhexyl SyringylidenemalonateTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideLauric AcidDiazolidinyl UreaXanthan GumParfumAllantoinPiper Nigrum Fruit ExtractBoswellia Serrata Resin ExtractColeus Forskohlii Root ExtractAndrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 溶剂, 渗透促进剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Diethyl Phthalate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopentyldiol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Docosanol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Betaine | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Soapbark Tree Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysilicone-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Steareth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Steareth-21 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/46 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract | SMOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.
- Ethyl Alcohol
- Ethanol as solvent, penetration enhancer, and preservative booster; high levels can dry skin, use caution for sensitive types
- Diethyl Phthalate
- Not decoded yet
- Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
- Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Isopentyldiol
- Solvent at 1–10%; helps dissolve actives, fresh feel
- Docosanol
- Not decoded yet
- Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
- Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.
- Betaine
- Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.
- Soapbark Tree Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.
- Polysilicone-11
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Steareth-2
- Not decoded yet
- Steareth-21
- Not decoded yet
- Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
- New UV filter (UVA/UVB); EU limits 2.8%/1.4%, potential sensitizer, stability required
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Piper Nigrum Fruit Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
- Boswellia serrata resin extract for smoothing and toning; resin allergenic risk, caution in sensitive skin
- Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Andrographis Paniculata Leaf Extract
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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