besame Cold 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. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Isododecane
4. Glyceryl Stearate
5. Tridecyl Stearate
6. C15-19 Alkane
7. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
8. Hydrogenated Farnesene
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
11. Glycerin
12. Propanediol
13. Tridecyl Trimellitate
14. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
17. Hydroxyacetophenone
18. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
19. Tocopherol
20. Cetearyl Glucoside
21. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22. Cocos Nucifera Oil
23. Sorbitan Stearate
24. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
25. Acacia Catechu Gum
26. Panthenol
27. Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
31. Citric Acid
32. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
33. Sodium Hyaluronate
34. Octyldodecanol
35. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
36. Beeswax
37. Rubus Idaeus Juice
38. Yogurt Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived

Formulation view Cold cream emulsion with C12-15 alkyl benzoate and isododecane oil phase, enriched with sunflower and shea butters. Emulsified by sorbitan stearate and polyglyceryl-4 laurate/succinate, includes tocopherol. For dry to normal skin in winter. Note: Hydrogenated farnesene adds slip; monitor oil phase to prevent clogging.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

IsododecaneGlyceryl StearateTridecyl StearateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilHydrogenated Farnesene

SOLVENT · 限制 II

C15-19 Alkane

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateGlycerinPropanediolTridecyl TrimellitateButyrospermum Parkii ButterPhenoxyethanolPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6HydroxyacetophenoneSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopherolCetearyl GlucosideHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCocos Nucifera OilSorbitan StearateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateAcacia Catechu GumPanthenolPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate/SuccinateXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinRosa Canina Fruit OilCitric AcidChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractSodium HyaluronateOctyldodecanolCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractBeeswaxRubus Idaeus JuiceYogurt Extract

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Isododecane

Synthetic hydrocarbon solvent providing dry, silky skin feel; high volatility, non-comedogenic, common in sunscreens and foundations, usage 5-30%.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Tridecyl Stearate

Tridecyl stearate emollient; lightweight, moderate comedogenic

C15-19 Alkane

Isoparaffinic oil; light texture, petroleum-derived, requires full hydrotreatment per regulations.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Hydrogenated Farnesene

Bio-based emollient oil; silky texture, high concentration tolerance

Cetearyl Alcohol

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

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Light emollient ester for fast spreadability and a light feel.

Glycerin

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

Propanediol

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

Tridecyl Trimellitate

Ester emollient for skin conditioning; lipophilic nature may increase comedogenicity for acne-prone skin.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Tocopherol

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

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.

Sorbitan Stearate

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

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Acacia Catechu Gum

Acacia catechu gum; film-forming and fragrant, tannin-rich astringent; match viscosity and film-forming needs

Panthenol

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

Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate

Not decoded yet

Xanthan Gum

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosehip oil, rich in oleic/linoleic acids for emolliency/repair; prone to oxidation, needs protection

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Octyldodecanol

Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Beeswax

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

Rubus Idaeus Juice

Raspberry juice with natural acids and polyphenols; mild astringent and conditioning, acidity may lower pH requiring buffering.

Yogurt Extract

Not decoded yet

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