aco Age Delay Night Dry Skin

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. Niacinamide
3. Ethylhexyl Stearate
4. Glycerin
5. Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
6. Canola Oil
7. Diethylhexyl Carbonate
8. Cetyl Dimethicone
9. Dimethicone
10. Propanediol
11. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
12. Cetearyl Olivate
13. Sorbitan Olivate
14. Panthenol
15. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
16. Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
17. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
18. Tetrapeptide-21
19. Tocopheryl Acetate
20. Xylitylglucoside
21. Anhydroxylitol
22. Xylitol
23. Glucose
24. Cetearyl Alcohol
25. Glyceryl Stearate
26. Sucrose Stearate
27. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
28. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Butylene Glycol
31. Citric Acid
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Sodium Benzoate
34. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl StearatePentaerythrityl TetraisostearateCanola OilDiethylhexyl CarbonateCetyl Dimethicone

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

DimethiconePropanediolButyrospermum Parkii ButterCetearyl OlivateSorbitan OlivatePanthenolButyrospermum Parkii Butter ExtractLimnanthes Alba Seed OilHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTetrapeptide-21Tocopheryl AcetateXylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolXylitolGlucoseCetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateSucrose StearateAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerXanthan GumButylene GlycolCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolSodium BenzoateParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Niacinamide

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

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Glycerin

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Mild emulsifier and emollient with cleansing function; suitable for baby and sensitive skin, low irritancy.

Canola Oil

Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.

Diethylhexyl Carbonate

Light emollient for silky texture; non-comedogenic, suits most skin types.

Cetyl Dimethicone

Silicone emulsifier/conditioner; excellent slip, hydrophobic, non-comedogenic.

Dimethicone

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Panthenol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract

Shea butter extract for conditioning and moisture; extraction may leave trace impurities, comedogenicity follows base oil rating of 2.

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Tetrapeptide-21

Tetrapeptide-21 often used for regeneration; requires temperature/light control and careful acid compatibility.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Xylitylglucoside

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

Anhydroxylitol

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

Xylitol

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

Glucose

Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Citric Acid

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Parfum

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

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