acure Brightening Day Cream
acure Acure Brightening Day Cream lists 36 ingredients on its label, 20 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Water Eau
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Cocoglycerides
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil*
- Glyceryl Laurate
- Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed Butter
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Peel Oil
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*
- Rubus Fruticosus
- Blackberry Fruit Extract*
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*
- Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*
- Punica Granatum Extract*
- Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose Oil*
- Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Eugenia Caryophyllus
- Clove Flower Oil
- Citrus Nobilis
- Mandarin Orange Peel Oil
- Glycerin
- Sodium Anisate
- Xanthan Gum
- Sodium Levulinate
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Butylene Glycol
- Sodium Phytate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Contains parabens
Formulation view Brightening day cream with aloe vera, sunflower oil, and cocoa butter. Key actives include licorice, rosehip, and tea seed extracts. Emulsified with cogo-glycerides and glyceryl stearate. Scented with natural essential oils. Suitable for skin seeking natural radiance and antioxidant care. Note: Multiple essential oils may irritate sensitive skin; monitor preservative system stability.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate CitrateCocoglyceridesGlyceryl Laurate
- 保湿剂
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- ANTIOXIDANT
- TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate
- CLEANSING
- Centella Asiatica Extract
Other ingredients
Water EauCarthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed OilHelianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil*Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed ButterCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Peel OilArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil*Rubus FruticosusBlackberry Fruit Extract*Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*Punica Granatum Extract*Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose Oil*Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractEugenia CaryophyllusClove Flower OilCitrus NobilisMandarin Orange Peel OilGlycerinSodium AnisateXanthan GumSodium LevulinateGlyceryl CaprylateButylene GlycolSodium PhytatePotassium SorbateCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Eau | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Stearate Citrate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cocoglycerides | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice* | 保湿剂,舒缓剂,植物提取物 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed Butter | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Peel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, SOOTHING, TONIC | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil* | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Rubus Fruticosus | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Blackberry Fruit Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Rosa Canina Fruit Extract* | 抗氧化剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Punica Granatum Extract* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose Oil* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Clove Flower Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citrus Nobilis | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Mandarin Orange Peel Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Anisate | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING, pH ADJUSTERS | 1 · – | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Phytate | CHELATING, ORAL CARE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water Eau
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Carthamus Tinctorius Safflower Seed Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
- Emulsifying stabilizer and emollient at 2–5%; provides creamy texture, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Cocoglycerides
- Coco-glycerides act as emulsifiers and skin conditioning agents; gentle, often used in soap-free formulations.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*
- Natural humectant and soothing agent; high water content requires preservation, batch variability and allergens possible.
- Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Laurate
- Glyceryl laurate, emollient and emulsifier; plant-derived, gentle, low comedogenicity, suitable for cream systems.
- Theobroma Cacao Cocoa Seed Butter
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Orange Peel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*
- Argania spinosa kernel oil (argan oil) with oleic acid and vitamin E; emollient and antioxidant use in oil phase.
- Rubus Fruticosus
- Not decoded yet
- Blackberry Fruit Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*
- Vitamin C rich antioxidant; highly acidic, adjust system pH
- Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Punica Granatum Extract*
- Not decoded yet
- Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose Oil*
- Not decoded yet
- Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.
- Eugenia Caryophyllus
- Not decoded yet
- Clove Flower Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Citrus Nobilis
- Not decoded yet
- Mandarin Orange Peel Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Anisate
- Benzoate-based preservative component; used in combinations for antimicrobial effect, slight fragrance, control concentration.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Sodium Phytate
- Chelating agent stabilizes metal ions to prevent oxidative degradation; also used in oral care, high safety profile.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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