herborist Time Reverse Anti-Aging Day 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. Methylsilanol Mannuronate
3. Glycerin
4. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
5. Isononyl Isononanoate
6. Dimethicone
7. Squalane
8. Cyclopentasiloxane
9. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
10. Beheneth-25
11. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
12. Cetyl Alcohol
13. Stearic Acid
14. Glyceryl Stearate
15. Titanium Dioxide
16. Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
17. Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
18. Cistanche Deserticola Bulb Extract
19. Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract
20. Saussurea Involucrata Extract
21. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
22. Jojoba Esters
23. Cyclohexasiloxane
24. Diisostearyl Malate
25. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
26. Ethylhexyl Triazone
27. Niacinamide
28. Sodium Polyacrylate
29. Ethylhexylglycerin
30. Parfum
31. Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
32. Hydrogenated Polydecene
33. Xanthan Gum
34. Bisabolol
35. Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
36. Hydrogenated Lecithin
37. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
38. Triethanolamine
39. Propylene Glycol
40. Disodium EDTA
41. Butylene Glycol
42. PPG-5-Laureth-5
43. Tocopherol
44. Hydroxyacetophenone
45. Sorbic Acid
46. Phenoxyethanol
47. Geraniol
48. Hexyl Cinnamal
49. Hydroxycitronellal
50. Citronellol
51. Limonene
52. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oil

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTISTATIC

Methylsilanol MannuronateIsononyl Isononanoate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

ANTIFOAMING

Dimethicone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

SqualaneCyclopentasiloxane

Other ingredients

Olea Europaea Fruit OilBeheneth-25Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCetyl AlcoholStearic AcidGlyceryl StearateTitanium DioxideOphiopogon Japonicus Root ExtractAstragalus Membranaceus Root ExtractCistanche Deserticola Bulb ExtractPhyllostachys Nigra Leaf ExtractSaussurea Involucrata ExtractRosa Canina Fruit OilJojoba EstersCyclohexasiloxaneDiisostearyl MalateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl TriazoneNiacinamideSodium PolyacrylateEthylhexylglycerinParfumSodium Methyl Stearoyl TaurateHydrogenated PolydeceneXanthan GumBisabololStearyl GlycyrrhetinateHydrogenated LecithinPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateTriethanolaminePropylene GlycolDisodium EDTAButylene GlycolPPG-5-Laureth-5TocopherolHydroxyacetophenoneSorbic AcidPhenoxyethanolGeraniolHexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellalCitronellolLimoneneLinalool

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Methylsilanol Mannuronate

Water-soluble silicone for anti-static and smoothness; chemically stable, no known allergenic data

Glycerin

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

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Isononyl Isononanoate

Light, low-viscosity ester emollient; excellent spreadability, good for gels and light lotions

Dimethicone

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

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cyclopentasiloxane

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

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Olive oil, rich in squalene and oleic acid; moderate comedogenicity, caution for oily skin.

Beheneth-25

Not decoded yet

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.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Botanical humectant; soothing; requires preservative; high-concentration allergen risk.

Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract

Astragalus root extract for antioxidant and barrier-support conditioning

Cistanche Deserticola Bulb Extract

Not decoded yet

Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract

Phyllostachys nigra leaf extract used as a skin conditioner; plant-based

Saussurea Involucrata Extract

Botanical humectant for skin hydration; used at low levels, monitor batch stability and impurities.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

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

Jojoba Esters

Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.

Cyclohexasiloxane

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

Diisostearyl Malate

Diisostearyl malate; lightweight emollient and emulsifier; non-greasy feel, biodegradable, used in premium systems.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Sodium Polyacrylate

Superabsorbent resin, <1%; gels with electrolytes, ionic strength control required.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Parfum

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

Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate

Mild anionic surfactant, easy to rinse, low irritation; often blended for foam stability in gentle cleansers

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.

Xanthan Gum

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

Bisabolol

Soothing and anti-inflammatory agent, 0.01–0.1%; low irritation, good for sensitive skin.

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Glycyrrhizin derivative offering core soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits, plus emollience for reactive skin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifier from lecithin; stable, used in powder emulsions

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Propylene Glycol

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

Disodium EDTA

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

Butylene Glycol

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

PPG-5-Laureth-5

Not decoded yet

Tocopherol

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

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

Sorbic Acid

Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits

Phenoxyethanol

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

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hexyl Cinnamal

Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

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