boots No7 Restore And Renew Face & Neck

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. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
4. Cetearyl Alcohol
5. Cyclopentasiloxane
6. Steareth-21
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
9. Cyclohexasiloxane
10. Steareth-2
11. Glyceryl Stearate
12. Polyacrylamide
13. Butylene Glycol
14. Alcohol Denat
15. C13-14 Isoparaffin
16. Phenoxyethanol
17. Parfum
18. Dipropylene Glycol
19. Caprylyl Glycol
20. Pentylene Glycol
21. Ascorbyl Glucoside
22. Laureth-7
23. Propylene Glycol
24. Sodium Benzoate
25. Tocopheryl Acetate
26. Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Retinyl Palmitate
29. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
30. Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
31. Tetrasodium EDTA
32. Sorbitan Laurate
33. Polysorbate 20
34. Panax Ginseng Root Extract
35. Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
36. Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
37. Carbomer
38. 3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid
39. Calcium Hydroxymethionine
40. Hydroxyethylcellulose
41. Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
42. Xanthan Gum
43. Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
44. Morus Alba Leaf Extract
45. Ceramide NP
46. Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract
47. Ceramide AP
48. Phytosphingosine
49. Cholesterol
50. Tocopherol
51. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
52. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
53. Ceramide EOP
54. Ci 14700
55. Ci 15985

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholCyclopentasiloxaneCyclohexasiloxane

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Other ingredients

Steareth-21Steareth-2Glyceryl StearatePolyacrylamideButylene GlycolAlcohol DenatC13-14 IsoparaffinPhenoxyethanolParfumDipropylene GlycolCaprylyl GlycolPentylene GlycolAscorbyl GlucosideLaureth-7Propylene GlycolSodium BenzoateTocopheryl AcetateHibiscus Abelmoschus ExtractEthylhexylglycerinRetinyl PalmitateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydrolyzed Rice ProteinTetrasodium EDTASorbitan LauratePolysorbate 20Panax Ginseng Root ExtractSodium Lauroyl LactylatePhyllanthus Emblica Fruit ExtractCarbomer3-Aminopropane Sulfonic AcidCalcium HydroxymethionineHydroxyethylcelluloseDimethylmethoxy ChromanolXanthan GumAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl EsterMorus Alba Leaf ExtractCeramide NPLindera Strychnifolia Root ExtractCeramide APPhytosphingosineCholesterolTocopherolPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Ceramide EOPCi 14700Ci 15985

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Steareth-21

Not decoded yet

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Steareth-2

Not decoded yet

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Polyacrylamide

Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66

Butylene Glycol

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

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature

Phenoxyethanol

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

Parfum

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

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.

Laureth-7

Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract

Abelmoschus extract, mucopolysaccharides, natural humectant; label as fragrance if so, assess sensitivity.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

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

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Rice protein; water-soluble small MM; antistatic, humectant, gloss for hair, no pub data

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Sorbitan Laurate

O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.

Polysorbate 20

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

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanical extract for skin and hair conditioning; activity and irritation risk vary by source/purity, patch test for sensitive skin

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility

Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract

Amla fruit extract with antioxidants; humectant and conditioning, preserve freshness

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

3-Aminopropane Sulfonic Acid

Amino-acid based surfactant for mild cleansing; highly water-soluble for low-foam systems

Calcium Hydroxymethionine

Calcium amino acid complex for firming; limited long-term clinical data

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Ergothioneine analog antioxidant; stabilizes formula, protect from light.

Xanthan Gum

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

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester

Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester for hair and skin; ester structure, avoid for oily skin, check compatibility.

Morus Alba Leaf Extract

Mulberry leaf extract with polyphenols; low-concentration and gentle, no significant allergenic data

Ceramide NP

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

Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract

Not decoded yet

Ceramide AP

Ceramide analog for barrier repair; best results when combined with cholesterol and free fatty acids

Phytosphingosine

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

Cholesterol

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

Tocopherol

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Ceramide EOP

Ceramide EOP, repairs skin barrier lipids; often blended with cholesterol and fatty acids.

Ci 14700

Red azo dye restricted to hair dye products only; not for leave-on or general skin care

Ci 15985

Synthetic colorant Yellow 4; known maximum usage limits, potential allergy for some, add per regulations with batch records.

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