Cetaphil advanced defence serum am

Ingredients overview

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Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
3. Glycerin
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
6. Distarch Phosphate
7. 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
8. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
9. Anhydroxylitol
10. Bisabolol
11. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
12. Cetyl Alcohol
13. Citric Acid
14. Dunaliella Salina Extract
15. Ethylhexylglycerin
16. Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract
17. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
18. Jojoba Esters
19. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
20. Panthenol
21. Pantolactone
22. Pentylene Glycol
23. Phenoxyethanol
24. Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
25. Polyisobutene
26. Potassium Sorbate
27. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
28. Sodium Benzoate
29. Sodium Hyaluronate
30. Sodium Hydroxide
31. Sodium PCA
32. Sorbitan Oleate
33. Tocopherol
34. Xylitol
35. Xylitylglucoside

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view Light serum with dicaprylyl carbonate for freshness, glycerin/hexanediol for hydration, niacinamide for brightening, bisabolol for soothing. Suitable for mixed/sensitive skin. Factory note: Low-viscosity systems require balancing solubility of actives; preservation must be compatible with acidic components.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

ABSORBENT

Distarch Phosphate

FRAGRANCE

4-T-Butylcyclohexanol

EMULSION STABILISING

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Other ingredients

AnhydroxylitolBisabololCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideCetyl AlcoholCitric AcidDunaliella Salina ExtractEthylhexylglycerinGlobularia Alypum Leaf ExtractHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidJojoba EstersPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5PanthenolPantolactonePentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-3 BeeswaxPolyisobutenePotassium SorbateSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSodium BenzoateSodium HyaluronateSodium HydroxideSodium PCASorbitan OleateTocopherolXylitolXylitylglucoside

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Glycerin

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate

Non-ionic emulsifier; mild, PEG-free, good compatibility for cream systems.

Distarch Phosphate

Crosslinked starch phosphate; absorbent/anticaking, may feel dry at high levels

4-T-Butylcyclohexanol

Fixative and scent masker; not a primary skin conditioning agent.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Anhydroxylitol

Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Citric Acid

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

Dunaliella Salina Extract

Microalgal extract used as a skin conditioning agent for soothing and barrier support; no public irritancy or comedogenic data.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Globularia Alypum Leaf Extract

Yellow globularia leaf extract for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects; monitor plant toxins.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Peptide actives for skin conditioning; typically used at low levels.

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Pantolactone

Pantolactone, humectant; hydrolyzes to release panthenol, improves skin hydration, low level use, high safety

Pentylene Glycol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax

Beeswax-derived emulsifier, mild and biodegradable; offers emollience for sensitive formulations

Polyisobutene

Inert film former and occlusive; increases viscosity, slippery feel, used in lipsticks

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Acrylate copolymer for film/thickening; water-soluble, compatible, monitor residual monomers.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Sorbitan Oleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability

Tocopherol

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

Xylitol

Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.

Xylitylglucoside

Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.

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