zeroid Pimprove BB 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. Titanium Dioxide
3. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
6. Cyclopentasiloxane
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
9. Hexyl Laurate
10. Caprylyl Methicone
11. Arbutin
12. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
13. Talc
14. Dimethicone
15. Cyclohexasiloxane
16. Disteardimonium Hectorite
17. Magnesium Sulfate
18. Silica
19. Hydrated Ferric Oxide
20. Sorbitan Sesquioleate
21. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
22. Butylene Glycol
23. Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
24. Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA
25. Glycerin
26. Panthenol
27. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
28. Aluminum Hydroxide
29. Caprylyl Glycol
30. Stearic Acid
31. Portulaca Oleracea Extract
32. Ferric Oxide Red
33. Phenoxyethanol
34. Triethyl Citrate
35. Tocopherol Acetate
36. Allantoin
37. Black Iron Oxide
38. Fragrance
39. Mica
40. Hydroxyethylcellulose
41. Adenosine
42. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
43. Caprylhydroxamic Acid
44. Phellinus Linteus Extract
45. Licorice Extract

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance

Formulation view A water-based BB cream blending titanium dioxide physical filters with chemical UV absorbers. Light esters and cyclic silicones ensure a thin, easy-spread texture. Arbutin addresses brightening, while panthenol and portulaca extracts offer soothing benefits. Preserved with phenoxyethanol, the formula balances coverage and sun protection. Ideal for dry to neutral skin for daily wear, requiring frequent reapplication for consistent SPF efficacy.

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

HUMECTANT

Propylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateCyclopentasiloxane

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Other ingredients

Hexyl LaurateCaprylyl MethiconeArbutinCetyl EthylhexanoateTalcDimethiconeCyclohexasiloxaneDisteardimonium HectoriteMagnesium SulfateSilicaHydrated Ferric OxideSorbitan SesquioleateDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerButylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-4 IsostearateMyristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEAGlycerinPanthenolSilica Dimethyl SilylateAluminum HydroxideCaprylyl GlycolStearic AcidPortulaca Oleracea ExtractFerric Oxide RedPhenoxyethanolTriethyl CitrateTocopherol AcetateAllantoinBlack Iron OxideFragranceMicaHydroxyethylcelluloseAdenosineTriethoxycaprylylsilaneCaprylhydroxamic AcidPhellinus Linteus ExtractLicorice Extract

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Propylene Glycol

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

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Hexyl Laurate

Light ester emollient for silky feel; 1-5%, monitor oxidative stability

Caprylyl Methicone

Volatile silicone, fresh feel, does not absorb oil, used in foundations and cushions.

Arbutin

Tyrosinase inhibitor for whitening; typical use 1-2%, comply with EU restrictions on specific arbutins.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

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

Talc

Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.

Dimethicone

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

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Inorganic ionic clay thickener at 0.25-1%; water/oil/solvent systems, rheology control, avoid strong acids, may affect active release.

Magnesium Sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Silica

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

Hydrated Ferric Oxide

Not decoded yet

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W or W/O systems; moderate emulsification power, often used with co-emulsifiers

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.

Butylene Glycol

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

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Emulsifier at 1–5%; mild type, suitable for sensitive skin formulas

Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA

Emollient for hair and skin smoothing; high levels may be comedogenic

Glycerin

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

Panthenol

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

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Aluminum Hydroxide

Aluminum hydroxide for emollient/thickening; opacifier, used in antiperspirants, particulate risk.

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

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

Ferric Oxide Red

Iron Oxide Red; inorganic pigment providing red tones; insoluble, non-irritating, common in makeup and SPF.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Triethyl Citrate

Solvent/plasticizer at 1–10%; provides fresh feel, slight citrus scent

Tocopherol Acetate

Tocopherol acetate antioxidant at 0.1–0.5%; oxidizes in biphasic systems, pair with BHT or nitrogen

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Black Iron Oxide

Black iron oxide colorant, non-irritating; powder settling/dispersibility needed, low concentration use

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Adenosine

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Chelating agent to stabilize metal ions; often paired with antioxidants for system stability, used at low levels

Phellinus Linteus Extract

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

Licorice Extract

Contains glycyrrhizin and glabridin for soothing and pigmentation inhibition; manage light sensitivity and concentration limits

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