esfolio Collagen Daily 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. Propanediol
3. Glycerin
4. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
5. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
6. Behenyl Alcohol
7. Butylene Glycol
8. Beeswax
9. Glyceryl Stearate
10. Cyclopentasiloxane
11. Sodium Hyaluronate
12. Milk Protein Extract
13. Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
14. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
15. Codium Fragile Extract
16. Dimethicone
17. Phenyl Trimethicone
18. PEG-100 Stearate
19. Cyclohexasiloxane
20. Sorbitan Stearate
21. Polysorbate 60
22. Palmitic Acid
23. Stearyl Alcohol
24. Arachidyl Alcohol
25. Stearic Acid
26. VP/VA Copolymer
27. Carbomer
28. Hydrolyzed Collagen
29. Glyceryl Caprylate
30. Tromethamine
31. Tocopheryl Acetate
32. Phenoxyethanol
33. Fragrance
34. Ethylhexylglycerin
35. Adenosine
36. Cetyl Alcohol
37. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

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

Formulation view Classic O/W emulsion with cetyl ethylhexanoate and beeswax for occlusion. Hydration from hyaluronic acid and milk protein. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin. Adds collagen and adenosine. Best for dry/mature skin. Formulator note: Silicone/beeswax mix requires emulsion stability checks; beeswax is animal-derived, requiring allergen labeling.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SOLVENT

Propanediol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateCetyl Ethylhexanoate

BINDING

Behenyl AlcoholBeeswax

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

Other ingredients

Glyceryl StearateCyclopentasiloxaneSodium HyaluronateMilk Protein ExtractCaulerpa Lentillifera ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCodium Fragile ExtractDimethiconePhenyl TrimethiconePEG-100 StearateCyclohexasiloxaneSorbitan StearatePolysorbate 60Palmitic AcidStearyl AlcoholArachidyl AlcoholStearic AcidVP/VA CopolymerCarbomerHydrolyzed CollagenGlyceryl CaprylateTromethamineTocopheryl AcetatePhenoxyethanolFragranceEthylhexylglycerinAdenosineCetyl AlcoholDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Butylene Glycol

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

Beeswax

Beeswax, natural thickener and film former; provides occlusive moisturization, natural honey scent, animal-derived, potential allergen

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Milk Protein Extract

Protein-based humectant/conditioner <5%; allergenic for lactose-sensitive, hygroscopic so needs preservative

Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract

Seaweed extract with chondroitin; film-forming moisturizer for elasticity and firmness.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins

Codium Fragile Extract

Not decoded yet

Dimethicone

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

Phenyl Trimethicone

Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Palmitic Acid

Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

VP/VA Copolymer

VA/VP copolymer film former; provides hair fixing; avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Glyceryl Caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Tromethamine

pH adjuster, alkaline; precise dosing required

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Adenosine

Skin conditioner at 0.1-1%; used for anti-aging and repair

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Disodium EDTA

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

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