vichy Idealia Rich 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. Glycerin
3. Dimethicone
4. Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
5. Octyldodecanol
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Cetyl Alcohol
8. Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
9. Myreth-3 Myristate
10. Isopropyl Palmitate
11. Pentylene Glycol
12. Propylene Glycol
13. Synthetic Wax
14. Tin Oxide
15. PEG-100 Stearate
16. Ci 17200
17. Ci 15985
18. Ci 77891
19. Mica
20. Stearyl Alcohol
21. Potassium Sorbate
22. Carbomer
23. Sorbitol
24. Glyceryl Stearate
25. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
26. Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
27. Dimethiconol
28. Sodium Hydroxide
29. Myristyl Alcohol
30. Sodium Citrate
31. Phenoxyethanol
32. Adenosine
33. Tocopherol
34. Disodium EDTA
35. Caprylyl Glycol
36. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
37. Hydroxyethylcellulose
38. Citric Acid
39. Biotin
40. Parfum

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Pentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateOctyldodecanolCetyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii ButterSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Other ingredients

Myreth-3 MyristateIsopropyl PalmitatePentylene GlycolPropylene GlycolSynthetic WaxTin OxidePEG-100 StearateCi 17200Ci 15985Ci 77891MicaStearyl AlcoholPotassium SorbateCarbomerSorbitolGlyceryl StearateVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerDimethiconolSodium HydroxideMyristyl AlcoholSodium CitratePhenoxyethanolAdenosineTocopherolDisodium EDTACaprylyl GlycolCapryloyl Salicylic AcidHydroxyethylcelluloseCitric AcidBiotinParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Glycerin

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

Dimethicone

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Esther emollient for a light, silky feel; heavy at high concentrations.

Octyldodecanol

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment

Ferment extract rich in polyphenols; acts as skin conditioning agent with antioxidant potential

Myreth-3 Myristate

Mild surfactant for cleansing foam; PEG-based, caution for sensitive skin.

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

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.

Synthetic Wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Tin Oxide

Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.

PEG-100 Stearate

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

Ci 17200

Acid Red 33 hair dye; restricted use, potential scalp irritation

Ci 15985

Synthetic colorant Yellow 4; known maximum usage limits, potential allergy for some, add per regulations with batch records.

Ci 77891

Titanium dioxide inorganic pigment and UV filter; assess inhalation risk for nano-forms and EU restrictions

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Stearyl Alcohol

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

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Sorbitol

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

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

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.

Dimethiconol

Dimethiconol; silicone emollient providing silky feel and reducing friction; moderate comedogenicity, avoid excess.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Myristyl Alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Adenosine

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

Tocopherol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Caprylyl Glycol

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

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Oil-soluble salicylic acid derivative for gentle pore unclogging; milder than BHA, suitable for daily acne care.

Hydroxyethylcellulose

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

Citric Acid

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

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Parfum

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

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