eucerin Hyal Urea Nachtcreme

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. Urea
4. Isopropyl Palmitate
5. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
6. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7. Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
8. Octyldodecanol
9. Cetyl Alcohol
10. Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
11. Stearyl Alcohol
12. Sodium Lactate
13. Dimethicone
14. Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
15. Arginine Hcl
16. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
17. Sodium Hyaluronate
18. Glycine Soja Extract
19. Ceramide 3
20. Chondrus Crispus
21. Carbomer
22. Lactic Acid
23. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
24. Bht
25. Caprylyl Glycol
26. 1,2-Hexanediol
27. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains silicones

Formulation view A highly occlusive night cream using shea butter and light esters for barrier support. Urea aids keratin metabolism, while hyaluronic acid and squalane provide deep hydration. Ceramides repair the lipid layer, ideal for dry, rough skin. From a factory view, urea solubility and crystal control in oil phases are challenging, requiring optimized emulsification temperature curves.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Urea

BINDING

Isopropyl Palmitate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesOctyldodecanol

Other ingredients

Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate CitrateStearyl AlcoholSodium LactateDimethiconePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilArginine HclPolymethylsilsesquioxaneSodium HyaluronateGlycine Soja ExtractCeramide 3Chondrus CrispusCarbomerLactic AcidAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBhtCaprylyl Glycol1,2-HexanediolPhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Hydrog coco glycerides; waxy emollient; low irrit, low-mid comed, occlusive option

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.

Arginine Hcl

Amphoteric amino acid salt, moisturizer and buffer; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glycine Soja Extract

Contains soy protein for skin conditioning; soy protein may be allergenic, patch test for sensitive skin.

Ceramide 3

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

Chondrus Crispus

Crisp chondrus seaweed extract; often used as thickener or skin conditioner; labeled as fragrance or conditioner, check formulation context.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Bht

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

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