acwell Anti Mark 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. Water
2. Cyclopentasiloxane
3. Glycerin
4. Dimethicone
5. Niacinamide
6. Methylpropanediol
7. Betaine
8. Phellinus Linteus Extract
9. Arctium Lappa Root Extract
10. Centella Asiatica Extract
11. Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
12. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
13. Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
14. Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
15. Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
16. Cnidium Officinale Root Extract
17. Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
18. Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
19. Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
20. Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
21. Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
22. Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
23. Velvet Extract
24. Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
25. Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
26. Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
27. Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract
28. Soluble Collagen
29. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
30. Hydrogenated Lecithin
31. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
32. Sodium Hyaluronate
33. Glyceryl Stearate
34. Peg-100 Stearate
35. Sodium Polyacrylate
36. Trideceth-6
37. Polysorbate 20
38. Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone
39. 1,2-Hexanediol
40. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
41. Tocopheryl Acetate
42. Bisabolol
43. Ethylhexylglycerin
44. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
45. Butylene Glycol
46. Ceramide Np
47. Madecassoside
48. Sucrose Distearate
49. Acetyl Glucosamine
50. Azelamide Mea
51. Allantoin
52. Panthenol
53. Xanthan Gum
54. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
55. Raffinose
56. Cholesterol
57. Triethylhexanoin
58. Folic Acid
59. Hydrogenated Polydecene
60. Cetearyl Alcohol
61. Phospholipids
62. Tromethamine
63. Phytosphingosine
64. Ceramide Ng
65. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
66. Fragrance
67. Phenoxyethanol

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains PEGContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cyclopentasiloxane

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

SOLVENT

Methylpropanediol

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SKIN CONDITIONING

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Other ingredients

Arctium Lappa Root ExtractCentella Asiatica ExtractFicus Carica Fruit ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractPueraria Thunbergiana Root ExtractGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractCnidium Officinale Root ExtractPueraria Lobata Root ExtractSophora Flavescens Root ExtractCimicifuga Racemosa Root ExtractPunica Granatum Fruit ExtractPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root ExtractLycium Chinense Fruit ExtractVelvet ExtractOphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractPolygonum Multiflorum Root ExtractAstragalus Membranaceus Root ExtractAtractylodes Lancea Root ExtractSoluble CollagenAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHydrogenated LecithinArgania Spinosa Kernel OilSodium HyaluronateGlyceryl StearatePeg-100 StearateSodium PolyacrylateTrideceth-6Polysorbate 20Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone1,2-HexanediolDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerTocopheryl AcetateBisabololEthylhexylglycerinDicaprylyl CarbonateButylene GlycolCeramide NpMadecassosideSucrose DistearateAcetyl GlucosamineAzelamide MeaAllantoinPanthenolXanthan GumCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideRaffinoseCholesterolTriethylhexanoinFolic AcidHydrogenated PolydeceneCetearyl AlcoholPhospholipidsTromethaminePhytosphingosineCeramide NgPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4FragrancePhenoxyethanol

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Niacinamide

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Phellinus linteus polysaccharide at 0.1–0.5% in water phase; boosts hydration, low allergenicity

Arctium Lappa Root Extract

Burdock root extract for skin conditioning; watch for raw material impurities.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Ficus Carica Fruit Extract

Fig fruit extract, humectant with polysaccharides and enzymes for skin moisturizing

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses

Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract

Botanical root extract for skin conditioning; concentration based on stability, note allergen risk

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Liquorice root extract for soothing and brightening; batch variability, watch polyphenol interactions

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract

Paeon lactiflora root extract with paeoniflorin; 0.1–1%, skin conditioning; watch oxidizers.

Cnidium Officinale Root Extract

Botanical root extract for skin conditioning; concentration based on stability, note allergen risk

Pueraria Lobata Root Extract

Kudzu root extract as humectant; contains isoflavones, limit dose due to endocrine activity.

Sophora Flavescens Root Extract

Sophora root extract containing matrine, used for oil control and antimicrobial benefits.

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

Black cohosh extract, antioxidant/conditioning, phytoestrogen-like; avoid in pregnancy

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract

Pomegranate extract for antioxidant conditioning; polyphenols may stain, need stabilizers.

Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Botanical extract used as a skin conditioning agent

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract

Goji berry extract rich in antioxidants; used for antioxidant and skin protection benefits.

Velvet Extract

Velvet extract, traditional tonic; used in trace amounts, limited safety/comedogenic data

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Botanical humectant; soothing; requires preservative; high-concentration allergen risk.

Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract

Antioxidant root extract; caution advised for long-term application

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Astragalus root extract for antioxidant and barrier-support conditioning

Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract

Atractylodes lancea root extract for skin conditioning; monitor for individual sensitivity

Soluble Collagen

Water-soluble collagen for hydration, film-forming, hair care; MW affects permeation/film

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Peg-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Trideceth-6

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

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

Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG siloxane; emulsifier/thickener; low irrit, watch PEG total conc limits

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Ceramide Np

Ceramide N3 for barrier repair; lipophilic, needs oil phase or emulsion, avoid high standalone use.

Madecassoside

Triterpenoid glycoside with soothing, repairing, and antioxidant effects; typical concentration 0.1-1%, suitable for sensitive or compromised skin, good stability.

Sucrose Distearate

Nonionic emulsifier and emollient at 1–3%; biodegradable, low irritancy, for mild cleansing and emulsions

Acetyl Glucosamine

Glycosaminoglycan precursor supporting skin hydration and elasticity; highly biocompatible.

Azelamide Mea

Acylated salicylamide surfactant enhancing cleansing and foaming, regulating system viscosity.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Panthenol

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Raffinose

Oligosaccharide humectant at 1–5%; improves feel and supports conditioning; low irritation, compatible with most systems.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol; barrier repair lipid mimicking stratum corneum; often blended with ceramides, plant or fermentation source.

Triethylhexanoin

Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent

Folic Acid

Folic acid, Vitamin B9, used for skin conditioning to support cellular metabolism

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Phytosphingosine

Phytosphingosine barrier repair ingredient, 0.1–1%; water-soluble, good for dry skin.

Ceramide Ng

Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skin

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

Signal peptide promoting collagen synthesis; effective at low concentration, needs penetration enhancers or encapsulation

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Phenoxyethanol

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

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