instanatural Night Cream
instanatural InstaNatural Night Cream lists 44 ingredients on its label, 41 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Glycerin
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Niacinamide
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Cetyl Esters
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
- Phenylpropanol
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Propanediol
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Tocopherol
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Methylsulfonylmethane
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Taraxacum Officinale Extract
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Panthenol
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oil
Formulation view Aqueous aloe base with caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, and plant oils like sunflower and squalane. Emulsified using glyceryl stearate and cetearyl alcohol. Active ingredients include niacinamide, ascorbyl phosphate, and palmitoyl tripeptide-38. Preserved with phenylpropanol. Light texture suitable for overnight use on combination to oily skin. Factory perspective: complex lipid blending demands precise emulsification control.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl StearateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilCetearyl Alcohol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BINDING
- Isopropyl Palmitate
Other ingredients
NiacinamideHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateCetyl EstersStearyl AlcoholSorbitan StearateSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateLimnanthes Alba Seed OilHydroxyacetophenonePolyglyceryl-4 Laurate/SuccinateSodium Stearoyl LactylatePhenylpropanolTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateHydroxypropyl CyclodextrinHydroxyethylcellulosePropanediolPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38Caprylyl GlycolLonicera Caprifolium Flower ExtractTrisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateTocopherolLonicera Japonica Flower ExtractMethylsulfonylmethaneSodium HyaluronateSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilRosa Moschata Seed OilPersea Gratissima OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilTaraxacum Officinale ExtractEquisetum Arvense ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractCetearyl OlivatePanthenolSorbitan OlivateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Sorbitan Stearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenylpropanol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate | CHELATING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylsulfonylmethane | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosa Moschata Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Taraxacum Officinale Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Equisetum Arvense Extract | ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOOTHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Isopropyl Palmitate
- Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Vitamin C derivative antioxidant at 0.5–2%; light-sensitive, requires opaque packaging
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Lightweight natural oil with mineral oil-like feel; oxidizes easily, add antioxidants and control dose.
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.
- Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
- Mild emulsifier/stabilizer for O/W; control usage to prevent viscosity issues
- Phenylpropanol
- Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
- Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
- Cyclodextrin to complex fragrances/actives; boosts solubility and stability.
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
- Palmitoyl tripeptide; signaling peptide for collagen and antioxidants; 0.1-1% typical, light-sensitive
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
- Honeysuckle extract for soothing and antioxidants; trace use, low allergenic risk
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
- Honeysuckle extract for soothing; requires antimicrobial protection.
- Methylsulfonylmethane
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.
- Rosa Moschata Seed Oil
- Rosehip seed oil, high in linoleic acid; emollient but heavy, avoid for oily/acne-prone skin.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants
- Taraxacum Officinale Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Equisetum Arvense Extract
- Horsetail extract; silicic acid and phenols for astringency; contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, control source and purity
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
- Chamomile extract, known for soothing and anti-inflammatory; caution for those with plant allergies.
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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