sisley Mattifying Moisturizing Skin Care

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/Eau
2. Glycerin
3. Butylene Glycol
4. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
5. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
6. Arachidyl Alcohol
7. Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
8. Behenyl Alcohol
9. Caprylyl Methicone
10. Dimethicone
11. Panthenol
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
14. Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
15. Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
16. Arctium Majus Root Extract
17. Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
18. Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
19. Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract
20. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
21. Arachidyl Glucoside
22. Sodium Polyacrylate
23. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Citric Acid
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Maltodextrin
28. Ethylhexylglycerin
29. Fragrance
30. Phenoxyethanol
31. Sorbic Acid
32. Geraniol
33. Amyl Cinnamal
34. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
35. Linalool
36. Benzyl Benzoate
37. Limonene

Highlights

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

Formulation view O/W matte cream containing volatile silicones and diverse botanical extracts (bamboo, frankincense, benzoin). Thickened with arachidyl/ behenyl alcohols. Enriched with panthenol for barrier support. Targets oily to combination skin seeking control. Formulation observation: Multiple resin extracts offer natural conditioning but increase allergen complexity; volatile silicones provide non-greasy silkiness, requiring balance between occlusion and breathability.

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Eau

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/CaprateIsodecyl NeopentanoateArachidyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract

BINDING

Behenyl Alcohol

Other ingredients

Caprylyl MethiconeDimethiconePanthenolTocopheryl AcetateBoswellia Carterii Resin ExtractStyrax Benzoin Resin ExtractAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractArctium Majus Root ExtractCommiphora Abyssinica Resin ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris ExtractOrthosiphon Stamineus ExtractPotassium Cetyl PhosphateArachidyl GlucosideSodium PolyacrylateHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateDisodium EDTACitric AcidXanthan GumMaltodextrinEthylhexylglycerinFragrancePhenoxyethanolSorbic AcidGeraniolAmyl CinnamalAlpha-Isomethyl IononeLinaloolBenzyl BenzoateLimonene

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Ingredients explained

Water/Eau

Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.

Glycerin

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

Butylene Glycol

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.

Arachidyl Alcohol

Waxy emulsion stabilizer and thickener, often paired with cetearyl alcohol; heavy feel, good for creams

Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract

Bamboo stem extract; low-concentration skin conditioner, no significant irritancy data.

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Caprylyl Methicone

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

Dimethicone

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

Panthenol

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract

Frankincense resin extract for fragrance and skin care; monitor for resin allergy cases

Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract

Benzoin resin extract acting as film former and fragrance; resin components may cause sensitization, check allergen 26 labeling

Althaea Officinalis Root Extract

Marshmallow root extract rich in polysaccharides; forms a protective film for moisturizing and soothing skin conditioning.

Arctium Majus Root Extract

Arctium majus root extract; rich in nutrients, moisturizing and antioxidant

Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract

Not decoded yet

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract

Lady's mantle extract; botanical astringent, used in skin care and soothing formulas, low concentration.

Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract

Not decoded yet

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Arachidyl Glucoside

Mild non-ionic emulsifier and emollient, PEG-free; co-soluble with stearoyl lactylates

Sodium Polyacrylate

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

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems

Disodium EDTA

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

Citric Acid

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sorbic Acid

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

Geraniol

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

Amyl Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Linalool

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

Benzyl Benzoate

Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

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