garden Watersphere Illuminating 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. Hydrogenated Polydecene
3. Glycerin
4. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
5. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6. Dimethicone
7. C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester
8. Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
11. Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. PEG-100 Stearate
14. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
15. Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract
16. Sodium Hyaluronate
17. Panthenol
18. Tocopheryl Acetate
19. Sodium PCA
20. Urea
21. Trehalose
22. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
23. Polyquaternium-51
24. Pentylene Glycol
25. Diisostearyl Malate
26. PEG-40 Stearate
27. Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
28. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
29. Panthenyl Triacetate
30. Sodium Polyacrylate
31. Paraffinum Liquidum
32. Trideceth-6
33. C11-13 Isoparaffin
34. Silica
35. Disodium EDTA
36. Sodium Hydroxide
37. 1,2-Hexanediol
38. Phenoxyethanol
39. Chlorphenesin
40. Parfum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Hydrogenated PolydeceneCoco-Caprylate/CaprateCetearyl Ethylhexanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholOlea Europaea Oil UnsaponifiablesShea Butter Ethyl EstersGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearateSodium Acetylated HyaluronateTamarindus Indica Seed ExtractSodium HyaluronatePanthenolTocopheryl AcetateSodium PCAUreaTrehaloseLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePolyquaternium-51Pentylene GlycolDiisostearyl MalatePEG-40 StearateCaprylic/Capric/Succinic TriglycerideButyrospermum Parkii ButterPanthenyl TriacetateSodium PolyacrylateParaffinum LiquidumTrideceth-6C11-13 IsoparaffinSilicaDisodium EDTASodium Hydroxide1,2-HexanediolPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Hydrogenated Polydecene

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

Glycerin

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Dimethicone

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

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester

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

Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

Cetearyl ester for emollience/stabilizing; light texture, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables

Olive oil unsaponifiables; rich in squalene and vitamin E. Use at 1-2% for repair; stable.

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

Shea-derived esters for smooth emolliency; more stable than raw shea butter.

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 Acetylated Hyaluronate

Acetylated HA; modified for hydrophobicity, improved penetration and non-tacky feel compared to standard HA.

Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract

Not decoded yet

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Panthenol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Trehalose

Trehalose; mild humectant and stabilizer for proteins/actives; hygroscopic, light skin feel.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Polyquaternium-51

Not decoded yet

Pentylene Glycol

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

PEG-40 Stearate

Water-soluble emulsifier for O/W; mild cleansing, high levels may be comedogenic, caution for sensitive skin.

Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride

Ester-based emulsifier and emollient; oil phase component, aids emulsification and improves skin feel, low comedogenicity.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Panthenyl Triacetate

Panthenyl triacetate, antistatic and hair conditioning; hydrolyzes to panthenol

Sodium Polyacrylate

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

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.

Trideceth-6

Not decoded yet

C11-13 Isoparaffin

C11-13 isoparaffin solvent; mineral-oil derived, comedogenic risk for oily skin types.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Disodium EDTA

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

1,2-Hexanediol

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Parfum

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

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