bioeffect EGF Power Cream

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. Water
2. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
3. C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
4. Butylene Glycol
5. Oenothera Biennis Oil
6. Cetyl Alcohol
7. Squalane
8. Sorbitol
9. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
10. Niacinamide
11. Tocopherol
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Beta-Glucan
14. Oridonin
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Sorbitan Oleate
17. Carbomer
18. Xanthan Gum
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Polysorbate 20
21. Potassium Hydroxide
22. Barley Seed Extract
23. EGF

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains animal-derivedContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolSorbitol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Oenothera Biennis OilCetyl AlcoholSqualane

Other ingredients

Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneNiacinamideTocopherolSodium HyaluronateBeta-GlucanOridoninPhenoxyethanolSorbitan OleateCarbomerXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinPolysorbate 20Potassium HydroxideBarley Seed ExtractEGF

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

Non-ionic emulsifier/solubilizer, C12-20 PEG-8 esters; mild but PEG stability needs watch.

Butylene Glycol

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

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Natural oil rich in GLA; supports barrier, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Hydrogenated polyisobutene; petroleum-derived lubricant forming breathable film; high purity, low irritation/comedogenicity.

Niacinamide

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

Tocopherol

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Beta-Glucan

Polysaccharide for soothing and hydration; high MW acts on the surface, poor penetration into deep dermis.

Oridonin

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sorbitan Oleate

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

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Potassium Hydroxide

Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.

Barley Seed Extract

Barley seed extract; antioxidant botanic, used in conditioning blends.

EGF

Not decoded yet