Augustinus Bader the 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. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3. Pentylene Glycol
4. Propylene Glycol
5. Glycerin
6. Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
7. Sorbitol
8. Tocopheryl Acetate
9. Butylene Glycol
10. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
11. Xanthan Gum
12. Panthenol
13. Sodium Carbomer
14. Alcohol
15. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
16. Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
17. Retinyl Palmitate
18. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
19. Squalane
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Cholesterol
22. Hydrogenated Lecithin
23. Ascorbyl Palmitate
24. Carbomer
25. Ceramide NP
26. Lecithin
27. Glycine Soja Protein
28. Superoxide Dismutase
29. Sodium Hydroxide
30. Alanyl Glutamine
31. Arginine
32. Ceramide NG
33. Citric Acid
34. Dextran
35. Glycine
36. Lysine
37. Oleic Acid
38. Palmitic Acid
39. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
40. Phenylalanine
41. Proline
42. Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract
43. Ascorbic Acid
44. Ethylhexylglycerin
45. Sodium Benzoate
46. Tocopherol
47. Brassica Alba Seed Extract
48. Disodium EDTA
49. Oligopeptide-177
50. Sodium Ascorbate
51. Sodium Dextran Sulfate
52. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Formulation view O/W cream with ethanol for quick-drying finish. Glycerin and polyols provide hydration; ceramides and lecithin support the barrier. Includes retinyl palmitate and SOD for antioxidants. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Suitable for anti-aging and dry skin. Factory note: Control ethanol to avoid dryness; verify compatibility of ceramides and lecithin to prevent precipitation.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

SKIN CONDITIONING

Pentylene Glycol

HUMECTANT

Propylene GlycolSorbitol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

ANTIOXIDANT

Tocopheryl Acetate

Other ingredients

Butylene GlycolButyrospermum Parkii ButterXanthan GumPanthenolSodium CarbomerAlcoholAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceHydrolyzed Rice ProteinRetinyl PalmitateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilSqualanePhenoxyethanolCholesterolHydrogenated LecithinAscorbyl PalmitateCarbomerCeramide NPLecithinGlycine Soja ProteinSuperoxide DismutaseSodium HydroxideAlanyl GlutamineArginineCeramide NGCitric AcidDextranGlycineLysineOleic AcidPalmitic AcidPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8PhenylalanineProlineScenedesmus Rubescens ExtractAscorbic AcidEthylhexylglycerinSodium BenzoateTocopherolBrassica Alba Seed ExtractDisodium EDTAOligopeptide-177Sodium AscorbateSodium Dextran SulfatePotassium Sorbate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Pentylene Glycol

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, bio-mimetic emulsifier; gentle emulsifier and skin conditioner, suitable for liposomal systems.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Panthenol

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

Sodium Carbomer

Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

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

Retinyl Palmitate

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Phenoxyethanol

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

Cholesterol

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

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Ceramide NP

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

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Glycine Soja Protein

Soy-based emulsifier and conditioner; improves feel and hair shine, contains allergenic soy protein

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Alanyl Glutamine

Dipeptide acting as humectant and skin conditioner; low molecular weight aids penetration; usually used in combination at low concentrations.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Ceramide NG

Skin lipid repair ingredient to restore barrier; non-irritating, suitable for sensitive and compromised skin

Citric Acid

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

Dextran

Polysaccharide for binding; water-soluble requires preservation.

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Lysine

Amino acid conditioner for anti-static hair care; low irritation at typical cosmetic concentrations.

Oleic Acid

Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration

Palmitic Acid

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

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8

Palmitoyl tripeptide-8 signaling peptide; 0.1–1%, aqueous stability watch

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract

Red alga extract; rich in astaxanthin and polysaccharides, used for skin conditioning and antioxidants.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Tocopherol

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

Brassica Alba Seed Extract

White radish seed extract with skin conditioning and antimicrobial potential. Plant-derived, low irritation at standard doses; patch test advised.

Disodium EDTA

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

Oligopeptide-177

Not decoded yet

Sodium Ascorbate

Sodium ascorbate; water-soluble vitamin C form, stable antioxidant. Mild at low conc., may irritate at high conc.

Sodium Dextran Sulfate

Anionic thickener at 0.1-2% for gels; water-soluble, check compatibility with other ionic surfactants

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

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