Cien Aqua Gel 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. Aqua
2. Glycerin
3. Dibutyl adipate
4. C12-15 alkyl benzoate
5. Cetearyl Alcohol
6. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
7. Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
8. Polyisobutene
9. Ethylhexyl Triazone
10. Phenoxyethanol
11. Panthenol
12. Cyclopentasiloxane
13. Tocopheryl Acetate
14. Disodium EDTA
15. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
16. Ethylparaben
17. Methylparaben
18. Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
19. Parfum
20. Dimethicone
21. Sodium Hydroxide
22. Allantoin
23. Benzoic Acid
24. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
25. Caprylyl/capryl glucoside
26. Dehydroacetic Acid
27. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
28. Panicum miliaceum
29. Chlorella vulgaris
30. Pectin
31. Tocopherol
32. Tannic Acid
33. CI 42051
34. Potassium Sorbate
35. Sodium sulfate
36. Benzyl Alcohol
37. Citronellol

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains parabensContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl adipateCetearyl AlcoholDicaprylyl Carbonate

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

ANTICAKING

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

BINDING

Polyisobutene

Other ingredients

Ethylhexyl TriazonePhenoxyethanolPanthenolCyclopentasiloxaneTocopheryl AcetateDisodium EDTADiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylparabenMethylparabenBis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineParfumDimethiconeSodium HydroxideAllantoinBenzoic AcidAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCaprylyl/capryl glucosideDehydroacetic AcidPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractPanicum miliaceumChlorella vulgarisPectinTocopherolTannic AcidCI 42051Potassium SorbateSodium sulfateBenzyl AlcoholCitronellol

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Dibutyl adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

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

Polyisobutene

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Panthenol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Parfum

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

Dimethicone

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Caprylyl/capryl glucoside

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

Dehydroacetic Acid

Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Panicum miliaceum

Not decoded yet

Chlorella vulgaris

Not decoded yet

Pectin

Natural polysaccharide binder/stabilizer for gels; incompatible with cationics

Tocopherol

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

Tannic Acid

Astringent and fragrance; high levels may irritate, check compatibility

CI 42051

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium sulfate

Inorganic salt for viscosity; high concentrations cause osmotic dehydration.

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.